Jakarta, Sept. 11 -- Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi prayed for five Indonesian journalists and three boat crew members missing in the Sunda Strait to return safely.

"I hope the journalists who remain missing after covering the recent eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau will be found and return safely," Ambassador Faisal said at a media briefing in Jakarta on Friday.

He also prayed for the safety of Indonesians and hoped the public and government would be given strength to face a series of recent disasters.

"Finally, we hope and pray to Allah that the Republic of Indonesia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Arab and Islamic countries will always receive His protection, mercy, stability, and security," Faisal...