By SPA,
Riyadh : After the unification of the country on the basis of Islam, King Abdulaziz followed the same pattern in his country’s foreign relations.
He called for Arab cooperation and Muslim solidarity and positively contributed to the establishment of the Arab league, and the Kingdom participated in the United Nations as a founder member. Moreover, King Abdulaziz had had a say in regional and international events.
King Abdulaziz had extended big attention to the Palestinian cause and did his best to give support to the Palestinians and to enable them restore their legitimate rights.
After the death of King Abdulaziz, he was succeeded by King Saud who followed the footsteps of his great father.
King Saud was followed by King Faisal. During the era of King Faisal, the Kingdom began to implement its ambitious five-year development plans.
During the era of King Khalid, who succeeded King Faisal, the Kingdom steadily went ahead on the path of progress and development.
King Fahd, who succeeded King Khalid, did his best to accomplish further achievements and progress.
Following the death of King Fahd on 26/06/1426 AH, King Abdullah ascended to the throne as the King of the country in line with the fifth article of the country’s basic rule system.
In line with the same article, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz was named as the Crown Prince.