Saudi says British Hezbollah ban 'constructive'
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed Britain's decision
to outlaw the political wing of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, describing it as
an "important and constructive" step, France 24 reported.
Britain announced on February 25 it would seek to
make membership of the Shiite movement or inviting support for it a crime.
The decision followed outrage over the display of
the Hezbollah flag, which features a Kalashnikov assault rifle, at
pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London.
"Categorising the (Hezbollah) militia, which is
backed by Iran, as a terrorist organisation is an important and constructive
step in combating terrorism around the world," said a foreign ministry
source, according to the official Saudi Press Agency.
"Britain's decision is in line with the
decision Saudi Arabia has taken towards the terrorist party, both politically
and militarily."
