Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived here today on an official visit to Algeria. He was received at Houari Boumédienne International Airport by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mourad Medelci and Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Sami As-Salih. In an address to reporters on his arrival, Prince Saud Al-Faisal expressed hope that the upcoming Arab Leaders' Summit in Damascus will focus on the Lebanese issue. He said the issue of the current Lebanese crises which remains unresolved to determine the Lebanese participation in the Summit is the current pressing issue, adding that the non-resolution of this issue until now is 'very ambiguous.' He said although there are several attempts, particularly from the Arab League to provide just solutions to this problem but it is still at an impasse and threatens to generate negative impact on the unity of Lebanon. Prince Saud said he seeks to discuss the Lebanese issue with Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika to reach a common vision on how to get out of this crisis. Speaking about his visit to Algeria, Prince Saud said his visit will allow an opportunity for consultations and discussions with his Algerian counterpart on issues that concern the Two countries, the Arab and Muslim world. He pointed out that he will sign the protocol for coordination between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Two countries, adding that he will convey to the Algerian President a message from The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz.
