Crown prince: Saudi Arabia committed to principles of Islam

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, Saudi Arabia “will remain committed to the principles” of Islam, “the religion of tolerance and moderation,” on Sunday in a speech to mark the Kingdom’s 88th National Day.

The Kingdom “will keep on fighting against extremism and terrorism,” and “we will not allow anyone to attack the sovereignty of our homeland or jeopardize its security,” he added.

The crown prince paid tribute to "the endeavors of our compatriots in all fields, and in particular our troopers and security work force." 

The 88th National Day is a chance to review the accomplishments of the nation's author King Abdul Aziz and his children, the crown ruler stated, applauding the country's development and success under King Salman. 

 The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, “On our National Day, we take pride in our country’s position on an international, Islamic and Arab level,”

He praised the Kingdom’s achievements of “security, regional and international peace” and “economic prosperity.”

Government offices have built up the standards of straightforwardness and equity to advance respectability, battle debasement and accomplish the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 change plan, he said. 

Vision 2030 “looks forward to the future,” and seeks to place Saudi Arabia “at the forefront of countries with continuous follow-up, guidance and support from King Salman,” he added.

“This special occasion requires us to thank God for His generosity toward our country to serve the Two Holy Mosques and care for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors,” he said.

“That care was reflected in the great success of the last Hajj season and God’s continuous blessings to the Saudi government and its hospitable people,” as well as “its continuous concern for sustained development of holy lands and services” in order to ensure that pilgrimages can be performed with ease, he added.