Saudi King Abdullah has stressed to Druze leader Walid Jumblat during a telephone conversation the need to protect Lebanon from all dangers, al-Mustaqbal daily reported on Wednesday.

It said Jumblat telephoned the king on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr which marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.

The Progressive Socialist Party leader thanked Abdullah for Saudi Arabia's support for Lebanon, its independence and sovereignty and its continuous help to rebuild the country, al-Mustaqbal said.

The king, in his turn, told Jumblat that Saudi Arabia continued to back Lebanon and appreciated the Lebanese leadership's efforts to reach national unity. He also stressed the need to protect Lebanon from all dangers and challenges, according to the daily.