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Saudi foreign minister vows to defeat terrorism

WASHINGTON, February 4, 2016

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir has reiterated the Kingdom's firm commitment to defeat terrorism in an op-ed published by Newsweek, titled "The Saudis Are Fighting Terrorism, Don't Believe Otherwise."

"Multiple actors--each with their own motives--have targeted the kingdom, seeking to destabilise the country and terrorise the Saudi people. So it is in our national interest to defeat terrorism--and a national priority," wrote Al-Jubeir.

He continued: "It makes no sense for Saudi Arabia to support or condone those who have as their goal the destruction of Saudi Arabia. It is against our values, our faith and our national character."

Al-Jubeir stressed that Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to combat terrorism and all its sources.

"Whether non-state actors like Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), or state-sponsored extremism from Iran and its proxies, Saudi Arabia has, as much as any other country, a national security incentive to stop the men, the money and the mindset that foments terrorism and violent extremism," he stated.

The foreign minister also addressed the kingdom's efforts to cooperate with international partners, including the UN.  - PRNewswire




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