NNA - Marking the anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, said via Twitter: "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, marking the anniversary of its founding, enjoys in the conscience of every Muslim and Arab a special place, as it embraces the honorable Qibla and all the other holy places. It’s also a backbone for its Lebanese brethren; we cherish the historical relations that have brought both of our countries together, and the Kingdom’s permanent support for Lebanon and its assistance in resolving its many crises. We congratulate the Kingdom’s leadership and people on this special day, and we wish it continued progress, prosperity, and leadership.”

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