Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to call for a coalition to fight terrorism on all fronts.

The general staff chiefs of fourteen countries of the Global Coalition against ISIS are set to meet on Sunday in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh to further enhance coordination among themselves.

Saudi Arabia, USA, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Turkey, Tunisia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco and Nigeria will discuss approaches to enhance the efforts of the coalition “to paralyze and destroy ISIS capabilities,” a statement released on Saudi Press Agency read.

“Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting all international efforts against terrorist organizations and groups that threaten the security and safety of the region and the world. Today’s event in Riyadh, which is taking place under the guidance the Saudi leadership and Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman, reflects the ongoing determination and commitment of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support all international efforts to counter terrorist organizations,” Chief of Saudi Arabia’s General Staff Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al Bunyan said.

Saudi Arabia is determined to stop terrorists from undermining stability in the MENA region, to eliminate potential threats to international peace and security, and ultimately to destroy these terrorist groups,” Bunyan added.

Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to call for a coalition to fight terrorism on all fronts: military, financially and intellectually.

Since the Global Coalition against ISIS was formed in 2014 Saudi Arabia has donated $500 million for relief efforts in Iraq, and has participated in air strikes against ISIS and supported intelligence operations with coalition partners.

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