* Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stresses adherence to ethics, creeds in face of deterioration

* Crown Prince Sultan: Intelligence in service of people to prevent injustice against them

* Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz says security authorities successfully aborted more than 180 terrorist operations

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at al-Yamama Palace the participants in the symposium of dialogue between the Arab and Chinese civilizations organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information in Riyadh during the period from 1 to 3 December.

During the audience, which was attended by Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, Chinese former deputy foreign minister and head of the Chinese delegation ambassador Bang Fotchang delivered a speech in which he thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for receiving them.

The head of the Chinese delegation said, "We reject linking terrorism with a nation or environment." He hailed the positive role of the kingdom in the regional affairs and Saudi-Chinese relations saying the Saudi-Chinese relations are now in their best stage.

Then, an Arab League official spoke on Arab-Chinese cooperation in political, commercial and cultural fields.

Then, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques delivered a speech in which he underlined the importance of dialogue for countries and civilizations as well as rapprochement among people.

He addressed the audience saying, "Currently, we are interested in unity of humanity. As you know, in the present time, ethics and credibility have been slightly undermined. But, we depend on you to revive credibility and rapprochement among peoples and this is one of your merits." "As to China, it is a dear and friendly country for us all because China always stands by right and justice and always stands by the Palestinian cause and Arab causes.

"The world now is different from the world we think of or we read about in history. The world has now deteriorated to a level that it should not have reached at all. But, hopes are pinned on cultured and wise men like you who care for humans.

"The issue is greater than all of this. Deterioration in the world now is fearful. Ethics should be protected in the whole world by all those who are honest and admire their ethics and religious beliefs.

"In the Torah, the Bible and the Quran, the almighty God mentions principles that we should cling to as Muslims and as those who adhere to the Torah and the Bible, that is we should refer to the almighty God in all our course and principles. We should benefit from orders by the almighty God to hold on to these ethics. This is the first thing to save the familyhood of the world which has become as you know extremely disintegrated.

"Hence, as men of science, culture and ethics, you should pay attention to this issue. This humanity will only be saved by reverting to the almighty God. So, tell them to adhere to their creeds whether they are Islamic, Christian or Jewish and adhere to the teachings ordained by God for the benefit of humanity.

"I hope you will pay attention to this issue. No doubt, you are an example for the world and it is looking up to you. "I wish you luck, progress and prosperity with this blessed step. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is ready for all that is asked of it. I thank you and wish you luck. Peace be upon you."

The audience was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammad Al Saud, advisors to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and Head of the Court of the Cabinet's Presidency; Minister of Culture and Information Iyad Madani and a number of officials.

On behalf of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General inaugurated here today "The Conference of Information Technology and National Security" organized by General Intelligence Presidency on December 1-4.

Upon arrival at the venue accompanied by Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior and Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh region, the Crown Prince was received by Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence and Chairman of the Conference; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saud, Assistant Chief of General Intelligence; and Prince Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Chief of General Intelligence and the Conference's General Supervisor.

A speech ceremony was held on this occasion.

Delivering a speech, Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence and Chairman of the Conference said the Crown Prince's patronage of this conference is a historic day in the history of the general intelligence presidency, noting that the conference coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of founding the presidency.

He stressed that the presidency has enjoyed infinite support from the Monarch and the Crown Prince.

Thanks to the generous support of the King and the Crown Prince for the presidency, the intelligence body continues the process of development, construction and support to contribute effectively to maintaining the Kingdom's security and stability and protecting its potentials. He noted that it is an honor to the presidency that the Crown Prince will inaugurate tonight the presidency's website to be one of the most important pillars of continual communications between the presidency and the community.

In his speech, Prince Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz said that in recognition of the importance of information technology, the general intelligence presidency has sought by the conference to communicate with researchers, experts and university professors in the field of information technology and national security in various countries aiming to emphasize the role of information technology in promoting social, political and economic security, to serve security in all directions and to strengthen technological knowledge of the presidency's personnel.

In his own name and on behalf of all committees participating in the conference, he expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the Crown Prince for patronizing the conference.

Then the Crown Prince inaugurated the presidency's electronic website on the internet. He also inaugurated an exhibition held on the sidelines of the conference. The Crown Prince conferred medals on former chiefs of General Intelligence on the 50th anniversary including Prince Nawaf bin Abdulaziz and Prince Turki Al-Faisal and honored other officials and two martyrs of duty.

In a press statement following the speech ceremony, the Crown Prince said, "Intelligence is contrary to what people think of informing on them. Intelligence is in their service to prevent injustice against them, to undermine every evil doer and to serve citizens' money and properties."

Replying to a question about his opening the Conference, the Crown Prince said, "I represent The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. I thank Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Intelligence and his men for performing their duties in full". Asked what the conference will provide for security in the Kingdom, the Crown Prince said, "The conference will serve citizens and prevent harm against them."

Then the Crown Prince graced a dinner party held in his honor. The inauguration ceremony and party were attended by a number of princes, ministers and officials.

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior considered the recent security achievement representing the arrest of a number of terrorist cells as a national achievement at the hands of the nation's sons and security men permanently supported by The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince to prevent the evils against this nation, sons and potentials.

This came today in a press statement delivered by Prince Naif following his patronage of 7th Engineering Conference on behalf of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, at King Saud University in Riyadh.

Asked about his opinion on the current intellectual action and its comparison with field work in fighting against terrorism, the Prince said, "We hope that this will be achieved, and that is what King Saud University is working for. Unfortunately, the intellectual effort has not reached the desired level since security effort is not sufficient. The intellectual effort prevents the arrival of these ideas to the minds of youth, purifies the ideas of these ideas alien to Islam which are alleged to be Islamic methodology, but Islam has nothing to do with them.

"All these ideas harm Islam. I am not saying this alone, but all Muslim scholars and intellectuals who have even limited knowledge of religious aspects. Those individuals alleging this are the first ones who worked and have been working against Islam and this achieves the goals of bodies mentioned by Islam.

"This effort must be remarkable and distinguished. We should see its results on the ground and this is now started by King Saud University. We hope all our universities to do so and the Saudi media contribute effectively in this matter to enlightening and preventing the risks against the sons of the homeland.

Prince Naif added, "Platforms of mosques have been set up to guide people and Muslims. This is the basic platform since the message was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This platform was guiding and acquainting people. "It is wrong that these platforms direct to secondary or external matters as we suffer from important matters pertaining to the homeland, citizens and potentials. They must turn to the greatest danger of disobedience to the religion and the ruler. They are greater than religious dissenters who disobeyed Ali (God be pleased with him).

"They are greater than terrorists and the misguided people. Their danger is great. They should know that the Ministry of Interior made efforts through advice. Some of those assimilating these ideas have benefited from advice and we will continue in this direction. We hope that other bodies make efforts so that we concentrate on security efforts."

Asked about the percentage of the non-Saudis among those who were recently arrested, Prince Naif said the percentage of those who are over-stayers, or illegal resident, (in the Kingdom) is annoying. He noted that the worst of these are those who stay back and are bracketed under "the uncontrolled workforce who are not regularly working."

Prince Naif said the concerned authorities have been exerting intensive efforts to combat those who are illegally staying back. He urged the citizens to cooperate with the official authorities in this respect.

Recalling the dangers of the illegally over-stayers, Prince Naif said those who illegally stay back deprive the Saudi youth from job opportunities. "Moreover, they engage in illegal works."

He noted that it is the duty of the security men to prevent crime before its occurrence, and its detection after its occurrence. On arrangements for this year Hajj season, Prince Naif said all the required arrangements have been completed for the service of the pilgrims.

He said numerous security sectors will work during the Hajj season to ensure the comfort of the pilgrims. Asked about the possibility of announcing the names of and photographs of the 208 persons who have been recently arrested, he said sometimes publication of names and photographs has an adverse impact on the investigations.

"God willing, at the suitable time, the details will be announced and the citizens will be aware of the facts," he said.

On the importance of drying up sources of financing terrorism, he said 'the financers of terrorism are more dangerous than those who carry it out."

He said "financing terrorism runs counter to the teachings of our creed and to the interests of our country," adding that "these (financers) are criminals and the security authorities will nab them."

"I want to say that we have so far dried up several sources of financing and channels of supporting terrorism, and God willing, we are determined to go ahead on this path," he added.

On the role that could be played by the Islamic callers as regards disclosing the plots hatched by the deviant group, Prince Naïf said the Islamic callers are capable of playing a vital role in this regard because they are aware of the true nature of Islam.

Prince Naif said the enemies of the religion and the homeland have been targeting the country, and added 'but with the grace of Allah Almighty, they will be defeated.

I would like to inform you that security organs have attained great achievements, and have successfully aborted more than 180 operations, and even if 30 percent of these aborted operations were to be carried out, our country would have faced a great tragedy," he elaborated.

He lauded the positive outcome of the efforts of the Guidance Committee, and said more than 1000 persons have been released after getting acquainted with their errors, and it is hopeful that the number of the repentants will increase.

On the foreign parties which finance the terror operations, Prince Naif said the statement released by the Interior Ministry in this regard noting 'there were foreign parties behind the operations', 'but who are these people and how could they finance the terror acts', all such questions will be answered at a suitable time.