Saudi Arabia on March 7 called for an end to the ongoing bloody violence in Libya – which started on February 15 – in order to save the lives of Libyans and safeguard the country’s territorial integrity. The Council of Ministers, presided over by King Abdullah, also urged the Libyan authorities to allow distribution of relief supplies among the country’s strife victims. The Cabinet expressed its concern over the worsening security situation in some Arab and Islamic countries and emphasised the need to deal with such developments with patience and wisdom, ensuring the security and stability of people in those countries. The Cabinet commended a statement issued by the Council of Senior Islamic Scholars regarding disturbances in various parts of the world. The scholars emphasised the importance of strengthening unity and cohesion among citizens and warned against division. The ulema council, headed by Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, forbade demonstrations and protest marches, saying they would provoke strife and division. It underscored the strong relationship between the Saudi leadership and people. The Cabinet also increased agricultural subsidy from 25 to 70 per cent for projects using modern irrigation and greenhouse facilities. It also endorsed a GCC summit resolution, allowing GCC citizens to own real estate properties in the member countries for residential and investment purposes.
SAUDIA SEEKS AN END TO LIBYA VIOLENCE
Saudi Arabia on March 7 called for an end to the ongoing bloody violence in Libya – which started on February 15 – in order to save the lives of Libyans and safeguard the country’s territorial integrity.
