Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Bin Abdulaziz said the gulf monarchy is committed to defending Arab and Muslim causes mainly the legitimate right of Palestinians to establish an independent state, with its capital in Jerusalem.

In a letter addressed to the Saudi people yesterday, he outlined the kingdom’s domestic and foreign policies. “The Kingdom’s foreign policy will continue to abide by international treaties, conventions and charters, including respecting the principle of sovereignty and rejecting any attempt of intervention in our internal affairs,” it said.

He stressed that the kingdom will work towards achieving “security and stability in the world, establish the principles of justice and peace along with the commitment to dialogue, resolve differences through peaceful means, and reject the use of force and violence or any actions that threaten international peace and security.”

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