King Abdullah has a series of engagements during his visit
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has met King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia in Downing Street, as protests over the monarch's visit continue.
During the second day of the state visit, the king and Mr Brown discussed counter-terrorism, the Middle East, Iraq and Iran.
The face-to-face meeting came after Mr Brown attended a ceremonial welcome for the king, and banquet with the Queen.
Protests against Saudi Arabia's human rights record are due to continue.
Ahead of the meeting, Downing Street said Mr Brown would "raise issues he believes to be appropriate", but the Foreign Office said it would not be dominated by human rights concerns.
Mr Brown shook hands on the steps of Number 10 with the king who waved to photographers.
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