JEDDAH: Prince Naif, second deputy premier and minister of interior, said on Saturday Saudi Arabia is one of the most secure and stable countries of the world.
“The security and stability of this country along with its religion and economy have been targeted (by its enemies),” said Prince Naif during a dinner hosted in his honor by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal at the governor’s palace in Jeddah.
“Its determined people putting their trust in Almighty Allah have fought and defeated everyone who wished evil for the Kingdom. We live now in security and safety, thanks to Almighty Allah, then to the country’s prudent political leadership and the people standing steadfast behind their leaders.”
Prince Naif regretted the involvement of some misguided citizens in terrorist operations targeting their homeland and religion.
“(This security) did not come by accident,” Prince Naif said while commending the efforts of officers who have sacrificed themselves to preserve the security of the nation.
The prince cited the visits of several heads of state to the Kingdom over the years as a reflection of the Kingdom’s significant position in the world.
He also expressed his pride for the Kingdom’s adherence to the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah in all areas of life.
The prince prayed for the late King Abdul Aziz who unified the Kingdom and made the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet’s Sunnah its constitution. “Every region of the country is home to all citizens and there is no distinction for one region over another. Every good thing in the country is for the benefit of all people,” he said.
Prince Naif said the presence of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is the greatest blessing Allah has bestowed on this country. He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s wise policies and cordial relations with other countries in keeping with the Kingdom’s international standing while maintaining its sovereignty.
Prince Naif affirmed the importance of higher education, especially in science and technology, and noted the Kingdom’s achievements in this field by establishing centers of higher learning in all provinces. He praised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s initiative to send large numbers of Saudi students on scholarships abroad.
