Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Foreign Minister, has highlighted the significant role played by Late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz in the service of Arab, Muslim and international causes.
Addressing a press conference here last night, Prince Saud said King Fahd had adopted a realistic oil policy for the benefit of both oil consumers and producers.
He noted that the Kingdom's local and international polices would remain in line with the values and principles laid by Later King Fahd.
Prince Saud pointed out that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz would continue the polices of the Late King Fahd.
He underlined the importance of further developing Saudi Arabia, adding that development should be within the framework of the country's deep-rooted traditions.
'There will be no basic changes in the Kingdom's foreign policy', he said.
On the Saudi-American relations, Prince Saud said they were excellent and they would improve further.
'In the Kingdom we are sure of the development of our institutions and of the existing confidence between the people and their leaders', he noted
Meanwhile, Prince Saud denied reports which said the Kingdom had received a request from the Mauritanian President, who had faced an attempted military coup, to return to the Kingdom.
Prince Saud highlighted the success of the Kingdom in fighting terrorism. 'The Kingdom is determined not only to firmly confront terrorism, but also to tackle the root and causes of it', he elaborated.
Citing the determination of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to eradicate terrorism, Prince Saud said the Saudi Government would tirelessly confront terrorists and their financiers and sympathizers.
As regard the process of pledging allegiance, Prince Saud said: 'It is a contract between the people and the leader', adding 'as long as the leader follows the path of the religion (Islam) and the principles of justice, then the people will support him absolutely'.
He noted that since the era of the Kingdom 's founder, Late King Abdulaziz, transfer of power has been smooth,' he said and added: 'I think matters will continue to go smoothly'.
Prince Saud said the Kingdom has been establishing close contacts with the British institutions as regards to security affairs, and any information the Kingdom obtains would be conveyed to Britain.
Prince Saud condemned Osama bin Laden and said: 'So many Muslims were killed in line with his instructions. He has been trying to divide Muslims, but his attempts in this respect have failed'.
He highlighted the efforts of the Saudi Government in enchancing security and stability, and said: 'With the grace of Almighty Allah the Kingdom will triumph and terrorists will be defeated'.
Asked if Saudi women would occupy key jobs at the diplomatic field, Prince Saud said: 'We have already recruited women to work at this sphere', and added: 'They will get more experience through their work at the Foreign Ministry'.
