An official source denied what had been echoed by some Iraqi media that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed satisfaction with the nomination of outgoing Prime Minister Nuri Al-Malki for a second term. "Emanating from its principle of not interfering in the internal affairs of any country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has never expressed its opinion on this issue and what has been circulated is a lie and slander", the source added. "Choosing a prime minister of Iraq is an affair of the Iraqi people", the source concluded, wishing Iraq stability and security.