Al-Atiyyah highlights King Abdullah's speech

Riyadh, March 26, SPA -- GCC secretary general Abdul-Rahman
al-Atiyyah has highlighted the speech delivered by the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz at the Shoura
(consultative) Council on Tuesday, and said it was a historical
speech.

In a statement to SPA, he said the King's speech had addressed the
Kingdom's internal and external policies as well as the most
important political, economic and social problems.
His speech was characterized by frankness, transparence and
responsibility, he said.
Al-Atiyyah lauded the important and distinguished role of King
Abdullah and the efforts he has been exerting at the Arab arena for
realizing reconciliation.
He is keen on enhancing Arab and Islamic solidarity, he noted adding
'that constitutes an awareness for the strong and historical common
factors which link the Arabs and Muslims.
Al-Atiyyah pointed out that the stress laid by the King for
confronting the challenges facing the Arab and Muslim nations
emphasizes the support of the Kingdom to the ongoing efforts for
confronting these challenges as well as the significant role of the
Saudi Leadership in supporting the Arab and Muslim solidarity.
--SPA
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