Saudi leaders pay tribute to founder on National Day
Stress commitment to prosperity and peace as security heroes are hailed
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has paid rich tribute to its founder King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman and highlighted the success of his country in achieving development and prosperity within an environment of security and stability.
“Saudi Arabia today celebrates its 86th National Day, and all the people recall with great pride the pioneering role of the founder of this glorious entity,” Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz said. “Today, we enjoy the stability and development of a country that has a central status thanks to its strategic location, religious weight and economic significance that places it with the powerful G20.”
Prince Mohammad who is also the interior minister said the success of development plans and efforts in any country depended on the existence of a secure environment.
The security agencies of Saudi Arabia have been successful both locally and internationally in confronting terrorism, he added.
“Saudi Arabia has presented a security experience that has been largely commended and emulated by several countries in dealing with terrorism and drying its financial resources and ideological feed. Any person with a fair approach can appreciate the high levels of security, stability and prosperity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unlike the situation in many other countries dominated by chaos, fear and conflicts.”
In his statement marking the National Day, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman praised the pioneering role of the founder.
“We wish also to salute our heroes who are willing and ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of our religion and our nation. They deserve our deepest respect.”