Shoura delegation visits troops on southern border

RIYADH: Several members of the Shoura Council visited troops on the southern border recently to express their solidarity with the nation’s armed forces.

The delegation, led by Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Saddoun, Shoura member and chairman of the consultative body’s security committee, was briefed by several members of the armed forces about their operations in Asir, Jazan and Najran.
They were also briefed about the campaign against the Houthi rebels and the followers of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The delegation visited the Center for National Defense and listened to a presentation on Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope.
A Saudi-led coalition has since March 26 last year fought to restore the government of President Abed Rabbou Mansour Hadi.
Al-Saddoun told members of the armed forces that the Shoura supports them because they were defending the nation and Islam. He said they were happy to see the high morale among the armed forces.
The delegation was also briefed on the armed forces’ advance equipment and services provided on the orders of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
Al-Saddoun said the Shoura Council was determined to ensure the armed forces have all the support they need to carry out their tasks.