Saudi interior minister meets Hajj security forces in Makkah

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud met with senior officials of Hajj security forces and military commanders in Makkah on Wednesday, commending them for safeguarding pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that a safe Hajj for pilgrims was made possible due to a combination of qualified personnel, strategic planning, and optimal use of technology.

Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami said that Hajj security forces would continue following the security and organizational plans until pilgrims returned to their countries.