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THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES LAUDS THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SECURITY MEN AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE DEVIANT GROUP. TO KEEP UP THE AMNESTY ORDAINED IN THE PAST, KING ABDULLAH REITERATES THAT WHOEVER SURRENDERS TO SECURITY AUTHORITIES WILL BE PARDONED. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz chaired the Cabinet's session at Al Salam palace in Jeddah. At the outset of the meeting, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the ministers on the contacts and consultations he had over the last few days on the developments at the international and regional arenas, led by the situation in the Middle East, particularly the recurrent aggressive practices of the Israeli forces against the Palestinian people. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the meeting, Dr. Jubarah Ibn Eid Al Suraisiri, Minister of Transport, who is also acting Minister of Culture and Information, said the Cabinet reiterated the call of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the world community to mount pressure on Israel to stop its state terrorism against the Palestinian people; these acts of Israel pay no attention to the least of human rights and are in blatant challenge to international legitimacy. On the local affairs, the acting Minister of Culture and Information said the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques lauded the security achievement of the brave security men who carried out the pre-emptive strike against members of the deviant group last Friday in Riyadh, chased and tracked down the followers of the deviant thought, monitored their suspect activities, and apprehended a number of them in the Kingdom's different regions. King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz emphasized the determination and resilience of the Kingdom to categorically eradicate the roots of terror, confirming that maintaining security is the great responsibility and duty of all, and calling on citizens and expatriates alike to provide no cover up for culprits, but cooperate in exposing in exposing them. He called for maintaining the cooperation which has been demonstrated since the emergence of the deviant group. To keep up the amnesty he ordained in the past, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reiterated that whoever surrenders to security authorities will be pardoned. The acting Minister of Culture and Information said the Cabinet then reviewed the local items on its agenda and issued the following decisions: The Minister of Higher Education or his deputy was authorized to discuss with the Indian side a draft memorandum of understanding on scientific and educational cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Development of Human Resources of the Republic of India, sign it and then forward the final signed version for further authentication. The Cabinet approved the proposed Saudi Bank for Credit and Savings system. According to the bank's law, the Ministry of Finance will pay its capital of 6 billion Saudi Riyals. The bank, which has legal status and financial independence character, will have the right to ownership, and authority to dispose and litigate according to its rules. The function of the bank is mainly to provide profit-free loans for small and new enterprises and owners of handicraft businesses to encourage them to continue running their works by themselves, and will continue to provide profit-free social loans for limited income people to enable them to overcome their financial difficulties. The Cabinet approved the final accounts of the ports authority for the fiscal year 1424 - 1425 H. The Cabinet also approved the appointment of Luaye Ibn Ahmed Ibn Saad Al Musallam as Under Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Electricity for Planning and Development and the appointment of Dr. Abdul Aziz Ibn Sultan Ibn Ibrahim Al Milhem as Assistant Under Secretary for Planning Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Information. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the occasion of his inauguration as Emir of Qatar. In his own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the monarch wished the Emir of Qatar continual health and happiness and the people of Qatar steady progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz has sent a cable of congratulations to President Omar Gele of the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of his country's day of independence. In his own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the monarch wished the President continual health and happiness and his people steady progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz has sent a cable of congratulations to Ferenc Gyurcsany, Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary on the occasion of his re-election as his country's Prime Minister. In his own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the monarch wished the prime minister continual health and happiness and the people of Hungary steady progress and prosperity. Crown Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the occasion of his inauguration as Emir of Qatar. In his cable, Crown Prince Sultan wished the Emir of Qatar continual health and happiness and the people of Qatar steady progress and prosperity. Crown Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Omar Gele of the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of his country's independence day. In his cable, Crown Prince Sultan wished the President of Djibouti continual health and happiness and the people of Djibouti steady progress and prosperity. Crown Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has sent a cable of congratulation to Ferenc Gyurcsany, Prime Minister of Hungary, on the occasion of his re-election as his country's Prime Minister. In his cable, Crown Prince Sultan wished the Prime Minister continual health and happiness and the people of Hungary steady progress and prosperity. |
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