Shura: "Your Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, the Speaker of the Majlis Al-Shura, Distinguished Members of the Majlis Al-Shura, Distinguished Guests, I am deeply grateful and privileged to have this opportunity to address the Majlis Al-Shura. This august body has come to symbolize participative governance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The members of the Majlis Al-Shura have among them some of the best minds in the Kingdom, representing different segments of Saudi Arabia's rich culture and society. I am, therefore, deeply conscious of the honor done to me and to India by inviting me to address this august House. Saudi Arabia is the cradle of Islam and the land of revelation of the Holy Quran. I have come to ancient land with a message of peace, brotherhood and friendship. I bring to you the fraternal greetings of the people of India. --MORE
