Then, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud delivered the annual royal speech. Following is the full text of the speech: "Ladies and gentlemen: It is our pleasure to meet you on this blessed day to review the internal and external policy of the Kingdom, what has been accomplished at the internal level of development plans, programs and projects, and the policies and external positions that have had a significant impact in preserving the Kingdom's interests and national security, and strengthening its bilateral relations with brotherly and friendly countries, and to promote peace, security and stability at the regional and international levels. God has blessed this country with Islamic law, which we adhere to method and action, and we follow its guidance in the achievement of justice, and the consolidation of the method of moderation, and the dissemination of the values of tolerance. We have been blessed by God until our country has witnessed services with high levels of quality, which God has honored us by providing them in the Two Holy Mosques to serve the pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors. Your Kingdom will continue its policies to improve the services and raise them to the highest level. The Saudi citizen is the starting point for sustainable development and to which all projects are directed. The young men and women of this country are the pillars of achievement and hope for the future. Saudi women are a partner with full rights according to our Sharia law and we will continue our efforts to strengthen their participation in the blessed national development. Social issues are our top priority. The government will continue to support the system of social services and provide targeted support according to the requirements of needy groups, so that they can produce, be economically efficient and get decent livelihoods. We will support civil society institutions to play their important and active role in this regard. --More 19:01 LOCAL TIME 16:01 GMT 0032 www.spa.gov.sa/w790042