Prince Saud Al-Faisal makes statement 3 London

On the abduction of the Saudi tanker in the Indian Ocean, Prince Saud
Al-Faisal said "Our position is clear: the tanker should be released
as kidnapping of a tanker at sea is a an act of piracy and a capital
criminal act considered unacceptable to the Kingdom which will do its
best to help protect the region".

He stated that the international law protects navigation and that the countries of the region will start to secure it.

Upon his arrival at the embassy, he was received by the ambassador and his aides.

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband held a luncheon today in honor of Prince Saud Al-Faisal.

The luncheon party was attended by the Saudi ambassador to the
United Kingdom and Ireland, Prince Saud Al-Faisal's accompanying
delegation and a number of senior officials of the British Foreign
Office.
--SPA