The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also said "The scourge of extremism and terrorism is among the challenges facing the Arab nation, targeting the security and stability of our countries, and requiring us to be vigilant and be in solidarity when taking necessary actions to confront and eradicate its roots." "The Syrian crisis stands still. As it continues, the suffering of the Syrian people continues as the regime shells villages and cities by planes, toxic gases and explosive barrels, and rejects all regional and international efforts to find a peaceful solution. Any effort to end the Syrian tragedy shall be based on the Geneva Declaration I, and we cannot imagine the participation of blood stained killers of the Syrian people in determining the future of Syria," the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques added. "On the other hand, we are still following with serious concern the developments in Libya, with the hope that security and stability would be achieved in this dear country," the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said. "Regarding nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a clear and firm stance, the call for a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction," the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques added. "Our economic and development concerns top our priorities. This summit is expected to review what has been achieved in this field, and to remove barriers before the implementation of the Arab Free Trade Zone and the Arab Customs Union. To give more care to the economic issues and to annually follow-up on the decisions taken in this regard, we suggest the integration of both developmental and ordinary summits," the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques concluded. --SPA 16:47 LOCAL TIME 13:47 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w