Saudi National Day

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Kingdom’s policy in Arab, Muslim and international arenas is continuous approach

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the first and leading nations in the fighting terrorism at local, regional and international levels.

The Kingdom has confirmed this trend in all occasions by its severe refusing and condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, manifestations and acts of evil, which are incompatible with the principles and provisions of the Islamic religion, which prohibit the killing of innocent people and renounce all forms of violence and terrorism and call for the protection of human rights.

Thus, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud; Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, the Kingdom is driving a strong campaign to fight terrorism through the promotion and development of systems and regulations related to combating terrorism and terrorist crimes, updating and development of security and all other relevant organs to intensify fight against terrorism and rehabilitation programs and training for security officers and police.

The Kingdom also announced its full readiness to support the international efforts to combat terrorism and to contribute effectively to the framework of a collective international effort under the umbrella of the United Nations.

In a report, the Saudi Press Agency reviews the most important efforts made by Saudi Arabia to combat terrorism and acts of violence carried out by a group strayed from the righteous teachings of Islam.

The international conference to combat terrorism called for by Saudi Arabia and held in Riyadh early of February 2005 was highlighted as one of the untiring efforts being exerted by the Kingdom in the fight against this global scourge.

In this context, the Kingdom submitted a draft resolution to the General Assembly of the United Nations calling for the formation of a working group to study the recommendations of 2005 Riyadh conference, including the establishment of an international counter-terrorism center announced by the Crown Prince in his speech before the General Assembly of the United Nations on Sept 16, 2005 in which he emphasized that the threat of terrorism threatens the entire world, which requires concerted efforts to combat it and that Islam is innocent of terrorism.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia signed several agreements on combating terrorism and has ratified a number of relevant international agreements.

At the local level, the Kingdom fought its battle against terrorism through two parallel lines; the security treatment and preventive one.

At the level of security treatment, the security men confronted violence and terrorism and they succeeded with courage and mastery in winning the security confrontations with the strayed and misguided group.

Also, the security men recorded unprecedented achievements represented in the pre-emptive strikes and the failure of more than 95 percent of terrorist operations thanks to the security strategy developed by security leaders and won the admiration of the world as a whole.

And thus, the experience of Saudi Arabia in combating terrorism and detecting terrorist plots before they are implemented became an unprecedented superior recorded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to precede several developed countries that have suffered from terrorism for decades.

In this context, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stressed in an interview with the Kuwaiti "Al-Seyassah" newspaper published on August 16, 2004 that "Security in Saudi Arabia is fine… It is a rock upon which all these attacks were broken".

At the humanitarian level and in appreciating of their sacrifices, the Kingdom accorded its great care to the courageous security men who are battling against the terrorism.

Thus, these men won the trust of the Saudi leadership, when the King confirmed his standing confidence in the security men and armed forces, highlighting through a Cabinet meeting the vigilance of the security forces in serving their religion, country and people in beating the terrorism and terrorists.

At level of the preventive treatment, the Ministry of Education has exerted efforts to educate and aware male and female students of the seriousness of terrorist acts and the sanctity of them in Islam.

Moreover, the Kingdom issued a series of regulations, directives and laws for the use of the Internet to meet the electronic attacks and cyber terrorism.

And through its official agencies, the state has worked on draining of terrorism sources and rooting it out through the reorganization of collecting funds for charitable causes that could be used for non-legitimate acts.

Needless to say, that the Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior has taken full responsibility in the fight against terrorism and thwarting terrorist plots before they occur.

So, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Chair for Intellectual Security Studies at King Saud University came to strengthen the efforts being exerted by various relevant agencies and to integrate them in the intellectual and preventive treatment of the fabricated ideas alien to our religion and society and which promoted by those of the misguided thought.

Prince Naif Chair for Intellectual Security Studies has crowned its accomplishments during the current year 2009 by holding the First National Conference on Intellectual Security titled "Concepts and Challenges", and also by setting the preparations for the national strategy for the intellectual security among other relevant activities in this regard.

On the other hand, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on behalf of the American people and President Barack Obama, has congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of the Kingdom’s national day.

Speaking on the occasion of the Kingdom's national day, she said the US appreciates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a closed friend and ally.

Since the meeting held by King Abdulaziz and US then President Franklin Roosevelt in 1945, the Kingdom and the US have been linked with a vital and durable partnership based on the principles of mutual respect and common interests, she noted adding that this partnership has enhanced the pillars of friendship between the two courtiers as well as their security and prosperity.

On this historical occasion, I would like to salute King Abdullah for his leadership amid major regional and international challenges, and his support to the Arab peace initiative and his efforts for confronting the global economic crisis, she said.

The US State Secretary noted that King Abdullah has demonstrated readiness to cooperate with followers of other beliefs, in addition to his efforts to develop and strengthen the Kingdom’s institutions and diversifying its economy as well as boosting knowledge based on science.

Clinton also highlighted his efforts to make more opportunities available for women.

She added that the King has established a strong dialogue which aims at promoting principles of moderation, tolerance and mutual respect which are basic for common values.

These brave steps have enabled the Kingdom to go ahead on the path of more secured, strong and prosperous future.

Clinton viewed the opening of the promising King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to become an international center for excellence, research and learning as a sign of an era of King Abdullah's farsighted leadership.

She added that commitment to science and research due to be represented by this new university will serve the Kingdom in the future.

Clinton said that the strength of the Saudi-American partnership will contribute to making the future more brighter for all peoples, confirming the adherence of the US to work for broadening and deepening its friendship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

On the other hand, a number of prominent Britons have lauded the political and economic weight of Saudi Arabia at the regional and international arenas.

In statements to SPA on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Kingdom's national day, they hailed the Kingdom’s pioneering role in the Middle East and the Muslim world.

They also lauded the wise manner in which the Kingdom has been tackling the international problems and reiterated the significance of the existing deep-rooted relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

Allen Monroe, the former British ambassador to Saudi Arabia and who is the ahead of the Saudi-British friendship committee, praised the Kingdom's role in the stability of the world economy.

He also lauded the arrangements made by the Kingdom to attract foreign investments and said the healthy investment environment in the Kingdom is welcomed by foreign investors.

Michel Thomas, the head of the middle east society, said the Saudi economy is the strongest in the middle east region, and expressed satisfaction for the fostering Saudi-British relations.

On his part, Lord Mohammed Batail, who always leads the British Hajj mission to the Kingdom, praised the significant role of the Kingdom in the service of the guests of God.

On the other hand, Lord Philip Hant, the minister of state for the affairs of the retired employees, lauded the excellent services being extended by the Kingdom to pilgrims and Umrah (minor Hajj) performers.

Deputy Mayor of Birmingham Dr. Abdel-Rasheed underscored the importance of further cementing Saudi-Britain relations.

The Jordanian Minister of Awqaf Dr. Abdulfattah Salah has expressed appreciation for the stands of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in serving the Arab and Islamic issues, particularly the Palestinian cause. He also commended the Kingdom's great efforts in the service and care of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah, Madinah and the Holy Sites, lauding the positive cooperation between his Ministry of Hajj and its Saudi counterpart in fields of Pilgrimage and Endowments.

In an interview with the Saudi Press Agency on the occasion of Saudi Arabia's National Day, the Jordanian Minister congratulated the Kingdom, King, Government and Saudi people, wishing them further development and advancement.

In Tunis, the media has congratulated Saudi Arabia's leadership, government and people on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Kingdom's National Day which falls on Wednesday.

The weekly magazines "almoulahedh" and "Haqaeeq" highlighted in extensive reports the aspects of the successive developments witnessed in the Kingdom in various areas in a short time of life of nations and peoples.

In this context, almoulahedh magazine said that the Kingdom has witnessed mega accomplishments within eighth development plans, including infrastructure all over the entire territory of the Kingdom, resulted in corporal and social well-being for the Saudi citizen.

The two Tunisian magazines also expressed their deep admiration of the great renaissance seen in the Kingdom under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, pointed out to the King's tireless efforts to take care of the Two Holy Mosques and to provide all services to pilgrims.

By concluding its report, almoulahedh magazine confirmed that Saudi Arabia's epic march can not be reduced in just lines or pages, but the figures are stronger than words to say that the Kingdom is going on the right approach to enhance its place in the ranks of advanced countries.

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of the eastern region, has highlighted the national day and said it reminds the people with the great achievement accomplished by King Abdulaziz.

He noted that King Abdulaziz had successfully unified the country under the banner of Islam.

Prince Mohammed said the Kingdom is awaiting a bright and promising future under the leadership of its sincere leaders. Thanks to Allah Almighty, the Kingdom has become an influential power at the international arena, and it has made big strides in several domains, he said.

Prince Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation, has highlighted the national day and said it reminds the people with the great achievement accomplished by King Abdulaziz.

In a statement on the occasion of the national day, he said King Abdulaziz had unified the country under the banner of Islam.

He noted that the armed forces have been matching all developments in the field of armament and training, and are aware of all developments in the field of military culture.