Assad and the terrorists at the time." With regard to the Middle East, he said that France supports the Arab Peace Initiative which was introduced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the year 2002 AD, looking forward to working together to revitalize it. He said: "Our political cooperation is very strong. It has been strengthened by a very valuable military cooperation. Our two armies have conducted operational activities for a long time in decisive areas to the security of the Kingdom. I would like to extend my thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the confidence it attaches to French experience and technologies with regard to its own defense and also to the defense of the countries of the region. This trust and cooperation are manifested in Lebanon, where we prepare for together providing it with equipment needed by Lebanon in order to achieve security of its territory and safety of all its sects. --More 11:47 LOCAL TIME 08:47 GMT تغريد