Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Saudi Arabian government has restated its support for an independent Palestinian State and opposed the recent statement of US President Donald Trump asking Arab countries to take in Palestinians in Gaza so Israel can effectively take over the territory.

The Saudi government's stance was made known in a statement by its foreign affairs ministry, which was shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering," the ministry said.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also reaffirms its unequivocal rejection of any infringement on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, whether th...