Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, received at his office here today the Chief of General Staff, Vice Chief of General Staff, Commanders of Armed Forces' Branches and senior officers of the Armed Forces. Upon directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Supreme Commander of all Military Forces, the Crown Prince was briefed, during the meeting, on a summary from the National Defense's Operations Center regarding the latest preparations of the armed forces and their readiness for protecting and defending the homeland at all different times and under all circumstances. On the occasion, the Crown prince has lauded readiness and sacrifice of commanders, officers and individuals of the armed forces, asking Allah Almighty to protect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from all harm and stressing that the armed forces stand together, at all times, against whoever tries to harm the Kingdom' security and stability. The audience was attended by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet's Member, Chief of the Crown Prince's Court and Advisor to the Crown Prince, and a number of officials.
