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Riyadh: US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Qatar is a strategic partner in the war on terrorism.
In his address to the Arab-American Islamic Summit held in Riyadh, the US President stressed the importance of Qatar's role in enhancing security in the region and the world, praising the role played by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the fight against terrorism.
Trump said that he stands before the Arab-American Islamic Summit as a representative of the American people to convey a message of love, friendship and hope. He therefore chose the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the heart of the Islamic nation, for his first foreign tour.
Trump said the summit would mark the beginning of the end of terrorism. 'We are not in a battle between religions but in a battle between good and evil,' Trump said.
He added that about 95 percent of the victims of terrorism were Muslims. 'We are ready to seek common security and interests. We must unite behind one goal: to defeat terrorism and extremism,' Trump said.
The US President stressed that the Middle East should be transformed into a global trade hub, considering that this Summit represents the beginning of peace not only in the Middle East but in the world. He noted that Saudi Arabia and the Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen 'have done a great job against the rebels in Yemen.'
The Iranian regime is responsible for destabilising the region,' he said, adding that it had fuelled sectarian conflicts for decades and had provided fertile ground for militant groups and militias in the region.
On the Syrian crisis, the US President urged the countries concerned to cooperate to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria and get rid of the IS (Daesh), pointing out that the Assad regime had committed unspeakable crimes with the support of Iran. On the Palestinian issue, Trump underlined, in conclusion, that peace in this world is possible, including peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
The Emir, earlier in the day, took part along with their Majesties and Highnesses leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member States, heads of delegations and US President Donald Trump in the GCC-US Summit, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The Summit was attended by their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir. It was also attended by their Royal Highnesses Princes and their Excellencies members of the accompanying official delegations.
The Emir also participated last evening along with their Majesties and Highnesses leaders and head of delegations of GCC, Arab, and Islamic countries in the Arab-Islamic-American Summit.
The Summit was chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of US President Donald Trump.
The summit was organised under the theme — 'Together We Prevail.' and was attended by their excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir.
In the morning, the Emir participated along with their Majesties and Highnesses Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and heads of delegations in the 17th Consultative Meeting. The meeting was attended by their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir. The meeting was also attended by their Royal Highnesses Princes and Their Excellencies members of the accompanying official delegations.
The Emir also witnessed along with their Majesties and Excellencies Leaders and Heads of the GCC delegations and US President Donald Trump the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GCC countries and the United States to establish a centre to target the financing of terrorism.
The GCC countries were represented by HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, while the US side was represented by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the exchange of the MoU at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
The Emir left Riyadh last night after participating in the 17th GCC Consultative Meeting, GCC-US Summit, and the Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Saudi Arabia. The Emir sent cables to King Salman, HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, HRH Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to express appreciation and thanks for the good reception he and the accompanying delegation received during the visit.
The Emir also praised the efforts and big role of King Salman in ensuring the success of the 17th Consultative Meeting, GCC-US Summit, and the Arab-Islamic-American Summit and their positive outcomes. The Emir also wished King Salman, the Crown Prince, and the Deputy Crown Prince well and the Saudi people further progress and prosperity.
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