Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has affirmed that the 88th anniversary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Day is an occasion to recall the achievements of the country's founder the late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and his sons.

HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised Saudi Arabia's growth and prosperity under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In a speech on the occasion, the Saudi Crown Prince highlighted efforts of the Saudi people to achieve the objectives of Vision 2030 and underlined the great success of the last Hajj season.

HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed that his country will remain steadfast in the principles of tolerant Islam, the religion of moderation, and in fighting extremism and terrorism.

The Saudi Crown Prince stressed that no one will be allowed to attack the sovereignty of the kingdom or tamper with its security.

He also paid tribute to Saudi military.