Palestinian PM hails Saudi King's efforts for national unity government

Gaza, 18 March 07

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismael Haniyeh today described as "highly valuable" the efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz that led to the formation of a national unity government.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Haniyeh hailed the Saudi government and its contributions in unifying Arab and Islamic stances notably the Palestinians and their government.

The Palestinian Prime Minster expressed his hope that peace and security would prevail in the Palestinian territories and wished that Saudi Arabia would continue its assistance to the Palestinian people till they regain their rights.