Saudi King Salman reaffirms support for Palestinian cause

JEDDAH: King Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Palestinian people to establish an independent state, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The king, in a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, stressed the Kingdom’s firm position on the legitimate rights of Palestinians and their wish to have Jerusalem as their capital.
Abbas thanked King Salman for his support for Palestine and its people and for supporting their cause.