By NNN-IRNA
Riyadh : Saudi King Abdullah emphasized the importance of keeping part of the Kingdom’s natural resources for the welfare of future generations, Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
“When new discoveries (of natural resources) were made, I told them. Leave them in the ground because our children and grandchildren will need them.”
King Abdullah made his remarks while receiving several members of the National Society for Retirees, including its Chairman Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ansari, at his palace in Riyadh.
“I told them once: May God give it long life, they asked me what is that. I told them petrol. As long as petrol is there, we will remain well. Our country will not have any problems,” he said.
King Abdullah urged government officials to be sincere, truthful and frank in their dealings.
“You should inform the authorities about what is happening in the country. Tell us what is in your mind,” he said.