Tunis, March 24, SPA -- The Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross organization has awarded the medal of Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in recognition of his humanitarian services.
The organization has hailed the Kingdom's role in the relief domains at the international arena, and its continuous support to the Riyadh-based organization.
The organization at its 36th session, held in Tunis, deplored the re-publishing of cartoons insulting Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him), and urged the media to respect the heavenly religions and to advocate tolerance.
The Organization called for further dialogue among the civilizations for the service of the mankind.
The Organization also urged the international Red Cross Committee to coordinate and cooperate with the concerned authorities to get acquainted with the humanitarian needs of victims of disputes in several regions like Sudan, Palestine, Iraq and Somalia.
The organization has hailed the Kingdom's role in the relief domains at the international arena, and its continuous support to the Riyadh-based organization.
The organization at its 36th session, held in Tunis, deplored the re-publishing of cartoons insulting Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him), and urged the media to respect the heavenly religions and to advocate tolerance.
The Organization called for further dialogue among the civilizations for the service of the mankind.
The Organization also urged the international Red Cross Committee to coordinate and cooperate with the concerned authorities to get acquainted with the humanitarian needs of victims of disputes in several regions like Sudan, Palestine, Iraq and Somalia.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was represented at the meeting by Director General of relief works at the Saudi Red Crescent Society Fayez al-Ahmari and a number of senior officials.
The participants of the meeting approved a number of decisions and recommendations including approval of a report submitted by the organization's General Secretariat on the Organization's budget for 2007 and the estimated budget for 2008.
Saudi Press Agency 2008
