November 26, 2004

THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENSE AND AVIATION CONTINUES HIS VISITS TO THE ARMED FORCES. PRINCE ABDUL RAHMAN IBN ABDUL AZIZ: WE SHARE THE SAME DESTINY, WE DELIVER THE SAME MESSAGE AND OUR NATION IS UNITED. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, continued his tour and conveyed the Eid-greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, who is also Commander of all the armed forces, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, to the personnel of the 4th Air Defence Task Force in the Southern Region. He was received by the Commander of the Southern region Staff Major General Omar Hassan Baba'ir and the Commander of the 4th Air Defence Task Force Major General Saleh Ibn Ali Al Zahrani. A ceremony was held on the occasion and the Commander of the 4th Air Defence Task Force Major General Saleh Ibn Ali Al Zahrani delivered a speech in which he welcomed the Deputy Minister of Defence and Aviation and thanked him for conveying the greetings of the Saudi leadership. He also conveyed the greetings of the Armed forces to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, his entrusted Crown Prince and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General. In his speech the Commander of the 4th Air Defence Task Force Major General Saleh Ibn Ali Al Zahrani stressed the readiness of the Armed Forces and their high level of training. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, then delivered a speech in which, he stressed the importance of adhering to Islam which is the constitution of this country, and underlined the willingness of every Saudi to defend Islam's holy sites in the Kingdom. Prince Abdul Rahman urged for unity and solidarity among the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdul Rahman urged the people of the Kingdom to unite and abort attempts to sow discord among them. He also stressed determination to adhere to the Islamic faith and underlined the importance of security. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, continued his tour and conveyed the Eid-greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, who is also Commander of all the armed forces, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, to the personnel of King Khalid air base in the Southern Region. In a speech at the venue, he stressed the importance of adhering to Islam which is the constitution of this country, and underlined the willingness of every Saudi to defend Islam's holy sites in the Kingdom. In his speech Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz urged for unity and solidarity among the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdul Rahman urged the people of the Kingdom to unite and abort attempts to sow discord among them. He also stressed determination to adhere to the Islamic faith and underlined the importance of security. Prince Abdul Rahman vowed that Saudi Arabia's leadership and people will not give in to terrorist deviant groups. He commanded the work of members of the security forces and the Ministry of the Interior. He called on the people of the Kingdom to unify ranks the same way their predecessors did when they supported the unification call of the founder of the country: late King Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Al Saud. In his speech, Prince Abdul Rahman prayed to Almighty Allah to perpetuate the blessings of security and stability, stressing that the armed forces are the defenders of religion and Islam's holiest places. He added that we all share the same destiny, we deliver the same message and our nation is united. He pointed out that Muslim countries and the Arab region are witnessing tragic situations, noting that the Kingdom is envied by others for the blessings of stability and security bestowed upon it by God the Almighty Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed the Eid-greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, who is also Commander of all the armed forces, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, to the personnel of all branches of the Armed Forces in the Southern Region. The ceremony was held at the parade ground of the 4th King Khaled force brigade. The Prince conveyed the greetings as he graced the military parade ceremony organized by the command of the region at the military parade field at King Khalid Fourth Brigade. Prince Abdul Rahman Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation then delivered a speech in which he said, there are some people whose aim is to harm the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other Arab countries because of their greed and willingness to put their hands on the wealth, that God have given to the Kingdom. He called on the Armed Forces to be ready to defend the country against foreign interference with all the force at their disposal. Prince Abdul Rahman was addressing armed forces units in the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of a nationwide tour to convey to soldiers the Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General. Prince Abdul Rahman said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would continue to apply the Shariah. "Saudi Arabia is among the countries being targeted by those who don't want to see the Kingdom apply Islamic law. The divine system and the man-made system should not be equated. They (foreign hands) want to make us accept man-made laws and follow what others want us to do. Being one of you, I find myself obliged to tell you that plots are being hatched against you and your country. "There are some countries that stand behind these acts. I know that none of you will accept this. They seek to divide you into parties and groups that fight each other and so fulfill the wishes of outsiders. This will not happen because you all reject it," he was quoted as telling officers and soldiers at the base. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz said no one who truly believed in God would accept the rule of foreigners. "We thank Almighty God that the rulers and people of this country have never been subjected to foreign rule, either covertly or overtly or through some authority claiming to be advocates of Arab nationalism or Islam." He said those behind the recent criminal acts in the country would not succeed. "They want to harm this country because they don't tolerate anyone who truly believes in God and applies divine laws. But no matter what they do they will not prevail because we will all stand firm in the face of these attempts. You in the Armed Forces and your colleagues in the security forces will continue to do the missions you have been entrusted with, and you should always be fully prepared to defend your country," Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz added. Prince Abdul Rahman emphasized that this will never happen unless there was not a single Saudi on the face of this earth. Prince Abdul Rahman urged the people of the Kingdom to unite and abort attempts to sow discord among them. He also stressed determination to adhere to the Islamic faith and underlined the importance of security. The ceremony was attended by a number of princes. The ceremony was attended by a number of princes. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, arrived in the region of Tabuk to convey greetings of Saudi leaders to personnel of the armed forces' sectors in the north-western region on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. Upon arrival at Tabuk regional airport coming from Jeddah, he was received by officials of Tabuk region. Prince Abdul Rahman was received by Prince Fahd Ibn Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Governor of Tabuk region, the Under Secretary of the Governorate Amer Ibn Mohammed Al Ghareer, the Chief Judge of Tabuk region Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Saleh Al Humaid, the Commander of the Northern region Staff Major General Zabn Ibn Tulayhan Al Harbi, the Commander of the King Faisal Air Base Staff Major General Mohammed Ibn Sulaiman Al Sudais and the Commander of the 3rd Air Defence Force Staff Major General Radyan Ibn Anan Al Ruwaily. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz was also received by the Assistant under Secretary for security affairs of Tabuk governorate, Khalifa Ibn Hajhouj Al Khalifa, the head of the municipality Dr Ali Ibn Salem Al Ossayfer, the director of the police Major General Nasser Ibn Saud Al Arfaj and other high ranking officials. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, graced a dinner in his honor by Prince Fahd Ibn Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Governor of Tabuk Region. The event was attended by a number of princes and officials. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the Armed Forces in the North Western Region. Addressing the gathering after inspecting a military parade at King Abdul Aziz Military City in Tabuk, Prince Abdul Rahman wished his listeners good health and happiness. He also praised the role of the armed forces in developing the country and defending its borders. "You are in the forefront of protecting security in cooperation with the National Guard and the security forces. Everybody can see the tremendous service you render the country," Prince Abdul Rahman said. The Prince commended the armed forces' leading role in safeguarding the Kingdom's security. The event was attended by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. At King Faisal Air Base Prince Abdul Rahman conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the Armed Forces in the North Western Region. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz stressed the importance of adhering to Islamic rules and Sharia. He urged members of the armed forces to defend their country and praised them for their continuous work and conveyed to them the appraisal of the Saudi people. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, arrived in Dhahran to convey Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the Armed Forces in the Eastern Region. Prince Abdul Rahman was received by Prince Mohammed Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of the Eastern Region; Prince Mashari Ibn Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz, Undersecretary of the National Guard for the Eastern Sector; and senior civil and military officials. He was accompanied by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Earlier in the day, Prince Abdul Rahman left the North Western Region where he conveyed the Eid Greetings of the Saudi leadership to the personnel of the armed forces in the region. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the Armed Forces in the Eastern Region. Addressing the gathering at the Cultural Activity Gallery at the headquarters of the Eastern Region Command at King Fahd Military City in Dhahran, Prince Abdul Rahman called on the armed forces personnel to remain united behind their leadership in defense of the religion and nation. The event was attended by Prince Mohammed Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of the Eastern Region; Prince Mashari Ibn Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz, Undersecretary of the National Guard for the Eastern Sector; Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of to the personnel of King Abdul Aziz Air base in the Eastern Region. Addressing the gathering at the Cultural Activities Gallery at King Fahd Military City in Dhahran, Prince Abdul Rahman lauded the record high degree of performance by the Saudi Armed Forces. Referring to recent terrorist acts in the Kingdom, Prince Abdul Rahman said some external circles try from time to time to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom by using deviant youths to trigger insurgence. However, we each time discover who was behind them, he said, adding that this would never hinder the Kingdom's march towards progress. The event was attended by Prince Mohammed Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of the Eastern Region; Prince Mashari Ibn Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz, Undersecretary of the National Guard for the Eastern Sector; Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, left Dhahran for Al-Ihsa Province. He was seen off at King Abdul Aziz Air Base by Prince Mohammed Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of the Eastern Region, and senior civil and military officials. Prince Abdul Rahman was accompanied by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, arrived in Al-Ihsa coming from Dhahran. He was received at Al-Ihsa airport by Prince Badr Ibn Mohammed Ibn Juluwe, the Governor of Al-Ihsa Province, and a number of officials. Prince Abdul Rahman was accompanied by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the 5th Air Defense Task Group in the Eastern Region. In an extemporary address at the venue, Prince Abdul Rahman said the Saudi leadership, the royal family and the Saudi people pay tribute to the air defense forces in recognition of their role in controlling the skies of this continent-like country. The event was attended by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the Eastern Naval Fleet in Al-Jubail Province. In an extemporary address at the venue, Prince Abdul Rahman said the Saudi leadership, the royal family and the Saudi people pay tribute to the Saudi naval forces in recognition of their role in controlling the territorial waters of this continent-like country. Following the speech ceremony, a dinner party was held in honor of Prince Abdul Rahman. Both events were attended by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, Dammam for Hafrul Baten Province. He was seen off at King Fahd International Airport by senior civil and military officials. Prince Abdul Rahman was accompanied by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, arrived in Hafrul Baten coming from Dammam. He was received at King Khalid Military City's airport by Prince Faisal Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, Prince Saud Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, and a number of officials. Prince Abdul Rahman was accompanied by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz. Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, conveyed Eid Al-Fitr greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, and Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General to the personnel of the armed forces in the Northern Region and the Peninsula Shield Force. In an extemporary address at the venue, Prince Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz said the Saudi leadership, the royal family and the Saudi people pay tribute to the Saudi armed forces in the Northern Region and the Peninsula Shield Force in recognition of their role in controlling the land, air and waters of this continent-like country and other GCC member states. The event was attended by Prince Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz and Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz.