On the situation in Iraq, Prince Saud said 'Well, Iraq now has had its elections. It has its parliament and constitution. The government is going to be formed. So it is hard to talk about an effort by France and Saudi Arabia before we see what the program of the government is. Our position, both, about Iraq is we want to assure the unity, the territorial integrity and the prosperity of the country. This is something that we hope will occur. We hope that the troubles that have been brewing, the sectarian troubles will end we can see a united Iraq living harmoniously and peacefully, and at peace with its neighbors, sharing the benefits of this wealthy country for all the citizens of the country equally play its part which has been lost for so many years now in the Middle East as a stabilizing factor we hope in the future. Concerning Lebanon, Prince Saud said 'Very close, the views that we share about Lebanon. Both France and Saudi Arabia have only one interest in mind, and that is the stability and prosperity of Lebanon and its independence. That's all we are hoping for. God knows we have nothing to look for as a quick (inaudible) for this policy, we just want peace and stability for the country. We are hopeful that the meetings they are having in the committee of the leaders is going to achieve the results that are hoped for, and bring the solidarity, and we'll be most happy that that should happen. As for the initiatives, it depends on Lebanon. If Lebanon requires or needs help in any way on this, I am sure both countries will respond positively. But as long as they are tackling their issues on their own, we are very glad that they are doing so and very hopeful that they will succeed. --more 14 20 Local Time 11 20 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/337326