Prince Naif Receives Minister of Islamic Affairs, Scholars, Sheikhs

Makkah, September 16, SPA -- Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second
Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior received here on Wednesday
evening the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and
Guidance Dr. Salih bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh along with a number of
scholars and sheikhs from all over the world, who are currently
visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as guests of the Ministry of
Islamic Affairs.

During the meeting, the guests expressed their thanks to and
appreciation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its great services to
pilgrims and Umrah performers to perform their rituals easily,
comfortably and safely.

On his part, Prince Naif said that the Kingdom considered its
efforts and services provided to pilgrims as a duty and
responsibility of its leadership and people, stressing that the
Kingdom will spare no efforts in continuing work to achieve an
atmosphere of peace and tranquility for pilgrims and Umrah
performers.

"This action comes in implementation of the directives of the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier,
Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, who have been
following up all matters related to Hajj and Umrah for the interest
of Islam and Muslims," Prince Naif.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Second Deputy Premier and
Minister of Interior Dr. Saed Al-Orabi Al-Harthi.

--SPA