(Saudi Arabia)
Published: Jan 29, 2011 15:51 Updated: Jan 30, 2011 01:09
RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah condemned the violence in Egypt in a telephone call Saturday morning to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
“Egypt is a country of Arabism and Islam. No Arab and Muslim can bear that some infiltrators into the brotherly Egyptian people are attempting to destabilize that country’s security and stability in the name of freedom of expression, and they have been exploiting the public and spawning hatred and driving them to engage in destruction, arson, looting — terrorizing them and inciting sedition,'' the king said in a statement distributed by the Saudi Press Agency.
The king said he prayed to Allah Almighty to preserve the stability and unity of Egypt and its people so that the country can continue its historic role amidst its Arab brothers and Muslims.
During the conversation, President Mubarak reassured the king that the situation in Egypt is stable. “What have been seen by the viewers in the world outside are merely attempts of some groups who do not want stability and security for the Egyptian nation. These groups seek to achieve weird and dubious objectives.”
The president stressed that Egypt and its people are determined to stop anyone who tries to exploit the freedom of Egyptians and would not allow anyone to use those groups to achieve their agendas.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Embassy in Egypt has announced that Saudis in Egypt can call the following numbers if they need assistance: 3749-0775 or 3762-5000. Students can contact the cultural attaché at 3336-0612.
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