Madinah and Al-Bilad newspapers stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a model state in its dealing with the world community through its support of legitimacy, condemnation of aggression, and fighting terrorism, noting that the Kingdom will not allow anyone to attack an inch of its territories. They commended Saudi brave Armed Forces in repelling aggression on Saudi territory. On its part, Al-Jazirah newspapers said that all governmental bodies concerning with Hajj affairs have completed their preparations to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals easily and comfortably in implementation of the directives of the Saudi leadership, pointing to a large amount of money spent by the Saudi Government to provide best services to pilgrims. On Saudi-French ties, Al-Yaum and Al-Nadwah newspapers described relations between the two countries as deep-rooted and distinguished, adding that the two countries have been bound by close cooperation and mutual understanding towards the development of bilateral relations and all international issues.
