Riyadh, Shawwal 14, 1439, June 28, 2018, SPA -- GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani has praised the successful efforts exerted by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to finalize Hajj performance arrangements for 18,000 Syrian pilgrims in coordination with the Syrian Pilgrims Affairs Office. Dr. Al-Zayani also commended the Ministry's efforts in coordinating with the Hajj authorities in more than 80 countries to facilitate the pilgrims' performance of Hajj rituals, thanking the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense; and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for all efforts being made to provide security and safety for all pilgrims. --SPA 02:43 LOCAL TIME 23:43 GMT 0035 www.spa.gov.sa/w709741