Prince Naif receives commanders of security forces

Holy City of Makkah, 2 January 07

Minister of Interior Prince Naif bin Abdul-Aziz, who is also the Chairman of Hajj Supreme Committee received here last night commanders of security forces who participated in this year Hajj Season.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Interior expressed his deep appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz for opening the Jamarat Bridge.

He also thanked the King and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for their directives, guidance and continued support to the security sectors and everything that lead to the comfort of the guests of Allah.

Prince Naif extended thanks to all governmental sectors which have contributed effectively in serving the pilgrims, namely the National Guard, the Ministry of Defense and Aviation and the General Intelligence.

He expressed his appreciation to Prince Miteb Bin Abdul-Aziz, the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs for his supervision of the construction of the Jamarat Bridge.

Prince Naif said "I’ve just contacted the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques informing him about the secured and successful Hajj Plan. In reply, the King said "I congratulate all of you and security men before you congratulate me on the success of Hajj."

Prince Naif said "I am fully confident that all security men at the moment feel relief, satisfaction and confidence that they have performed their duty in the best way they could, there is nothing that could give more comfort than that of drawing careful plans and implementing them sincerely which led to the success of this year Hajj season."

"I appreciate and thank all other governmental sectors operating this year, namely the ministers and ministries of Hajj and Health and their working personnel. In this context, I thank especially Prince Miteb bin Abdul-Aziz, the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs on what has been implemented in Mina, in particular the Jamarat Bridge and its surrounding area, and other facilities such as road expansion and tunnels which make the movement easier this year for pilgrims, pedestrians and automobiles.