The Saudi prince extended his congratulations to the leadership, saying: “On behalf of the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Region and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, and on behalf of all Hajj workers, I extend my warmest congratulations to my master, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to my master, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God support them with His glory and empowerment, for the distinguished performance of the operational plans that coincided with the faith-based journey of the Guests of God and contributed, by the grace of God, to their performance of the Hajj rituals with security, ease, and peace of mind.”
The Prince added, “Thanks to my colleagues in the security, health, and service sectors, as well as to the volunteers, both male and female, who worked diligently and sincerely to ensure the success of this great ritual. They were mindful of the honor God has bestowed upon them: serving the Guests of God, in obedience to Him first and foremost, and in implementation of the directives of the rulers, may God protect them. My sincere thanks also go to the Guests of God, who were our best partners in this success, through their commitment and adherence to the rules and regulations.” The Prince concluded his remarks by emphasizing the immediate commencement of preparations and planning for next year’s Hajj season, saying, “We reiterate that the Kingdom, its leadership, government, and people, is proud to serve the holy sites and their pilgrims, and we will immediately begin preparations for next year’s Hajj. I ask God Almighty for success and guidance in word and deed.”