AlHijjah 18, 1433, Nov 3, 2012, SPA - Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence received here today the Chief of General Staff, General Hussein bin Abdullah Al-Qabil, Deputy Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Hussein; Commanders of Branches of Armed Forces; Commander of Western Region; Commander of Taif region; and senior officers of the armed forces in the Western Region and Taif who came to greet and congratulate him on the blessed Eid Al-Adha. Addressing the meeting, the Crown Prince said, "I'm glad to meet you and celebrate Eid Al-Adha, praising Allah Almighty for bestowing many blessings upon this country, which is the land of Revelation from which the message of Islam was launched and which is Qiblah for Muslims all over the world. Makkah and Madinah are a big responsibility. I praise Allah Almighty that this country under its leadership ever since the Late King Abdulaziz (May Allah bestow His mercy upon his soul), the late Kings, until today in the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is in safety and security and has been doing its full duty and facilitating pilgrims' affairs, as we have seen this year's Hajj season has been successful in accordance with all standards. The King's speeches delivered in Mina express the feelings of this whole nation. We cooperate in righteousness, piety, and the goodness that is what we have inherited from our leaders and are directed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The service of Islam, Muslims, pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors is the responsibility of everyone. Security forces, the National Guard and armed forces have done their duties. You are in the service of this country, pilgrims and visitors. I thank again all our troops in our country for their sincere services for everything. Seeking for the good is an approach of this State based on the service of Islam and Muslims. The audience was attended by Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Adviser at the Office of Minister of Defense; Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Adviser and Supervisor of the Office and Special Affairs of the Crown Prince; and Prince Bandar bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
