The International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) has granted the Medal of Commander to Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Interior and Deputy Chairman of Civil Defense Council in recognition of the Kingdom's efforts in providing assistance and mitigating natural disasters suffered by the peoples of the world. Awarding the Prince with the Medal came during the inauguration of International Symposium on Disasters Management organized by Directorate General of Civil Defense in Riyadh on Saturday, under the patronage of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, who is also Chairman of Civil Defense Council, with the participation of experts and researchers from 36 countries Arab and foreign countries. Upon arrival at the venue of the inauguration ceremony, Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz was received by Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to Minister of Interior; Prince Dr. Mohammed bin Salman bin Mohammed, Director General of Follow-up at the Ministry of Interior; Undersecretary of Ministry of Interior Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Salem; Advisor to Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Dr. Saed Al-Orabi Al-Harthi; Director General of Civil Defense Lieutenant General Saad bin Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri and officials of civil defense. A speech ceremony was held on this occasion. In his speech, Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz said, "The organization of this conference came according to the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the unlimited support by Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General; and the Second Deputy Premier, Minister of Interior and Chairman of Civil Defense Council, and came as a continuation of the Kingdom's efforts to maintain the safety and security of mankind. " He also thanked Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Interior for Security Affairs and the Director General of Civil Defense for their efforts in following up all the committees concerned with the organization of this symposium. Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz pointed out that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has contributed to many humanitarian areas, by providing relief and material aid to countries affected by disasters of all kinds, and by actively contributing to reconstruction, as well as its commitment to all international conventions that ensure world security and peace and participation in international symposiums and conferences.
