Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir

Saudi Arabia and Tunisia bolstered cooperation in fighting terrorism, said Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir.

Addressing a joint press conference with his Tunisian counterpart Taib Baccouche, Al-Jubeir said the two sides also held discussions on ways to boost economic ties, according to a report carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

On the recently formed Islamic Military Alliance to combat terrorism, Al-Jubeir said: “The alliance, which consists of more than 35 countries currently, is for all nations. Its aim is to counter terrorism in terms of security, military and intellectual aspects.”

He said participation was voluntary and that countries can contribute based on their capacity.

There would be coordination in terms of sharing information, expertise and equipment, and the development of a “comprehensive strategy” on all levels, he said.

Al-Jubeir said that international cooperation is important to eliminate terrorism because one country on its own cannot achieve success.

The Islamic alliance is critical to refute arguments that the religion supports extremism, he said.

Al-Jubeir said he also had discussions with Baccouche on the importance of finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis and ways to deal with the situation in Iraq, Yemen and Libya.

On the Palestinian cause, he said this remained at the forefront of all Arab and Muslim nations.

“The Kingdom has for decades urged the international community to find a solution based on legitimate international resolutions leading to a Palestinian state with its capital in East Al-Quds,” he said.

Al-Jubeir said the Kingdom is continuing to call on the international community to use its influence for a “fair settlement” in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He said the Kingdom has supported the Palestinian people and government “financially, politically and morally” over the years.

He also highlighted the recent Saudi-Turkish agreement on the establishment of a high-level strategic cooperation council between the two countries.

“This council aims to enhance coordination in various fields binding the two countries, including security, military, trade, finance, education and others,” he said.

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