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Saudi- 'Palestine grateful to KSA for billions in aid'
(MENAFN- Arab News) The Palestinian people would always remain grateful for the billions in aid the Kingdom has given them over the years the nation's ambassador said here recently.
In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News Basem A. Alagha also condemned the recent attacks by terrorists in Al-Ahsa saying it was an attempt to destabilize the Kingdom. He said the Palestinian people backed the Kingdom's efforts to tackle extremism in the region and world.
He said Saudi Arabia has given the country many billions over the years. Recent payments include a transfer Thursday of SR7.5 million to a United Nations shelter. Earlier it gave another SR37 million to another entity.
During Israel's war on Gaza Saudi Arabia gave SR675 million to the Ministry of Health SR56 million to support Al-Nahr Al-Bared refugee camp and SR1.8 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza said Alagha.
He said the Kingdom's leaders including Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Salman have given Palestinians great moral support over the years.
On the recent Swedish recognition of Palestine he said it is the first step in breaking the deadlock on the recognition of Palestine. It is a historic move because Sweden becomes the first European state to recognize Palestine.
Regarding the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories the ambassador said the occupation force has no respect for moral values. "Israeli soldiers violate the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and kill our children in cold blood. Jerusalem is a holy place recognized by both Muslims and Christians. Yet all moral values are being violated at this place with impunity by the Israelis."
About Saudi Arabia's position toward the Palestinian cause Alagha said Saudi Arabia's position has always been steadfast since the era of the founder and his sons. The Kingdom with its high standing in the Islamic world has adhered to its firm stand and consistently pledged support for Palestine at the UN and other international forums. "It continually asks us what we need. We shall not forget the country's position which is part of its foreign policy. When the International Commission of Inquiry acknowledged the need to conduct an investigation it said that it would need financial support. A Saudi representative went out to consult Prince Saud Al-Faisal and a few minutes later he returned to the meeting to announce that Saudi Arabia would bear the additional cost to counter those who were against the international inquiry."
In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News Basem A. Alagha also condemned the recent attacks by terrorists in Al-Ahsa saying it was an attempt to destabilize the Kingdom. He said the Palestinian people backed the Kingdom's efforts to tackle extremism in the region and world.
He said Saudi Arabia has given the country many billions over the years. Recent payments include a transfer Thursday of SR7.5 million to a United Nations shelter. Earlier it gave another SR37 million to another entity.
During Israel's war on Gaza Saudi Arabia gave SR675 million to the Ministry of Health SR56 million to support Al-Nahr Al-Bared refugee camp and SR1.8 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza said Alagha.
He said the Kingdom's leaders including Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Salman have given Palestinians great moral support over the years.
On the recent Swedish recognition of Palestine he said it is the first step in breaking the deadlock on the recognition of Palestine. It is a historic move because Sweden becomes the first European state to recognize Palestine.
Regarding the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories the ambassador said the occupation force has no respect for moral values. "Israeli soldiers violate the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and kill our children in cold blood. Jerusalem is a holy place recognized by both Muslims and Christians. Yet all moral values are being violated at this place with impunity by the Israelis."
About Saudi Arabia's position toward the Palestinian cause Alagha said Saudi Arabia's position has always been steadfast since the era of the founder and his sons. The Kingdom with its high standing in the Islamic world has adhered to its firm stand and consistently pledged support for Palestine at the UN and other international forums. "It continually asks us what we need. We shall not forget the country's position which is part of its foreign policy. When the International Commission of Inquiry acknowledged the need to conduct an investigation it said that it would need financial support. A Saudi representative went out to consult Prince Saud Al-Faisal and a few minutes later he returned to the meeting to announce that Saudi Arabia would bear the additional cost to counter those who were against the international inquiry."
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