Then, Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Badawi delivered a speech in which he stressed the importance of concerted efforts among the Arab interior ministers. For his part, Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council Dr. Mohammed Ali Kuman lauded the great support provided by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, for the Arab security march. Dr. Kuman affirmed that the selection of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz as the Honorary President of the Council came as an appreciation of the Kingdom's continuous efforts. Before the closed session, Prince Abdulaziz presented a memorial shield to the Algerian President. The Saudi minister of interior also received a memorial shield in recognition of his great efforts. --SPA 19:24 LOCAL TIME 16:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w635988