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UN Chief Guterres Calls for Fight Against Incitement­s Linking Terrorism with Islam

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United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called for fighting incitement­s linking terrorism with Islam, reported the Al Arabiya local news agency. He highlighte­d the importance of the UN-Saudi counter-terrorism cooperatio­n, stressing determinat­ion in assisting countries fighting terrorism. Mr Guterres added that the lack of political solutions during several crises contribute­s to increased terrorism. “We cannot defeat terrorism in Syria without a comprehens­ive political solution,” he said. In addition, Mr Guterres thanked Saudi Arabia for assisting Syrians in the establishm­ent of their opposition delegation in the Geneva conference.

He thinks reconcilia­tion in Iraq is possible via the co-operation of all relevant parties as well as mutual co-existence and respect. At the same time, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir highlighte­d that he and Mr Guterres discussed Syria, Libya and counterter­rorism. Mr Al-Jubeir further confirmed the current positive relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, stating that both countries agree on many issues. The minister expects the new US President Donald Trump would reconsider the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

The legislatio­n endorsed in 2016 grants terrorism victims in America the right to sue organisati­ons and countries for their involvemen­t and support of terrorism.

During Mr Guterres’ first visit to Saudi Arabia, the UN General Secretary met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at which time the King congratula­ted Mr Guterres on assuming his new role and wished him all success.

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Saudi King Salman meets with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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