The following is the full speech the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed to the works of the third year of the fifth term of Majlis Al-Shura. We praise God who commend the faithful who maintain "Their affairs by mutual consultation", and Peace and blessing be upon Prophet Mohammed and His companions, Dear Brothers, Members of Majlis Al-Shura: In the name of Allah, we declare open the third year of the fifth term of Majlis Al-Shura, praying to Allah Almighty to crown your works with success. Dear Brothers: I am pleased at this annual meeting which brings me to this excellent group of the country to review with you the procession of a full year, during which the State sought to achieve its goals and ambitions in order to serve citizens and realize their prosperity. Our meeting with you comes concomitantly with the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which consolidates for all of us the greatness of the achievements put forward by the founder of this country, the late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, whose approach has been maintained by his sons. On this occasion, from which we take lessons and wisdom, we congratulate our honorable people, and emphasize our determination to continue to overcome all difficulties and to exert the efforts and pursue progress to achieve development in various fields throughout the country. As the world around us is facing turmoil and troubling events, your country continues its march in development and enjoys security and stability in light of national unity which reflects the cohesion and loyalty between the leaders of this country and its loyal noble people. After our return from our trip, we issued a number of decisions covering several sectors and segments, by which we sought to ease the burdens of life and to provide all means of a decent living for every citizen, promoting social justice, fighting corruption, and meeting the needs and requirements of our people so that everyone will enjoy a prosperous present and be assured of a secure future for the coming generations. From this platform, I say to all ministers and officials of all governmental bodies: the State has approved its gigantic projects for the funding of which it has not hesitated to allocate billions to achieve the prosperity of citizens. Your responsibility and commitment towards your faith and your brothers the people of this nation demand that you speedily achieve what have been set forth. We absolutely reject any negligence and we will not accept any excuses whatever it may be. --More
