Kingdom refutes reports on Egypt, Syria relations

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia stated on Wednesday it has been maintaining "unblemished" relations with Egypt and Syria, an official source said, refuting press reports that it had received advice from certain countries that it should not hurry in going to Damascus and that there is a difference of opinion between the Kingdom and Egypt on the formation of the Lebanese government. The Kingdom maintains its relations with other countries with clarity and frankness, the source said, adding that Saudi foreign policy is based on non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.