Mohsin Al-Tuwaijri, the Assistant Deputy Commander of the National Guard, said the national Festival will contribute to linking the past with the present. He pointed out that invitations have been extended to more than 400 literary men and thinkers from various countries of the world. Al-Tuwaijri said the participants of the festival will review a number of topics including the vision of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to dialogue and peace and obstacles that may face dialogue among nations. He praised the achievements attained by the national Festival due to the grace of Allah Almighty and the support extended by the Saudi Leadership.