Prince Naif Swears-in as Second Deputy Premier

Riyadh, March 29, SPA -- Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of
Interior was sworn-in as the Second Deputy Premier before the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al
Saud, at the King's palace in Riyadh on Saturday evening.

The Oath-taking ceremony was in line with the issuance of a royal
decree, appointing Prince Naif as the Second Deputy Premier.


Prince Naif said," In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most
Merciful. I swear by Almighty Allah to be faithful to my religion,
the King and country; and not to reveal any secret of the state; to
maintain its interests and regulations; and to perform my works
faithfully, honestly and sincerely."

The King congratulated Prince Naif, praying to Almighty Allah to
crown him with success for the service of his religion and the
homeland.

On his part, the Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior
expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the King for the royal
trust bestowed upon him, praying to Almighty Allah to enable him to
come up to the King's confidence in him.


--SPA