TEMPO.CO, Jeddah– Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, donated US$100 million to the United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism (UNCCT) to fight against terrorism.
“Terrorism is an evil that must be eradicated from the world through international efforts,” Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir said during a ceremony attended by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
“The UNCCT is the only centre in the world that has the legitimacy to combat terrorism.” he added.
Al-Jubeir added Riyadh was on the frontline in the war against terrorism. According to him, Islam has nothing to do with terrorism activities.
“The kingdom gives aid to countries in and outside the region to help combat terrorism,” Al-Jubeir said.
THe UNCCT was established in 2011 by the U.N. as an effort to battle terrorism in the world. The Saudi’s move was followed by other developed countries, such as the United States, Germany and England.
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