Prince Khalid bin Sultan Arrives in Hafr Al-Baten

Hafr Al-Baten, November 03, SPA -- Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz,
Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General for Military
Affairs arrived here on Monday evening to patronize the conclusion of a tactical
exercise carried out by Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces to intercept ballistic
missiles.

Upon arrival at King Khalid Military City Airport, he was received by a number of
commanders and senior officers.

In an address on the occasion, Prince Khalid bin Sultan said, "Since I arrived here
in this region dear to our hearts, I have felt pride of the great sacrifices
provided by our brave personnel during the military operations that accompanied the
liberation of Kuwait. I was proud among my peers of military leaders of brotherly
and friendly countries for the great works and heroism shown by citizens of this
dear country."

"Ever since its foundation, the Kingdom has been accustomed not to interfere in
internal affairs of any country; as such it does not allow any one else to
interfere in our internal affairs. Thus, we will not leave any reckless one to
think of infringing on the soil of our dear country," he added.
--SPA 12:36 LOCAL TIME 09:36 GMT NNNN