A number of prominent figures have spoken on the occasion of the Saudi national day and praised the achievements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In exclusive statements to the Saudi Press Agency published today, they congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Minster of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, and the Saudi people on the 75th anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom. They lauded the smooth transfer of power in the Kingdom and attributed the deep-rooted stability of the country to this measure. They noted the historic development witnessed by the Kingdom in all fields. The role of the Kingdom in regional and international peace, security and stability was also highlighted. They hailed the support Saudi Arabia was and still rendering to Palestinian issue, noting the sizable relief assistance to needy Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. --More 1330 Local Time 1030 GMT
