US President Donald Trump concluded early this morning his first state visit to Saudi Arabia, where he called on Muslim leaders to do their fair share to “drive out” extremists from their countries, as part of a global effort to combat Islamic terrorism. In an address to leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries in an ‘Arab Islamic-American summit’, President Trump declared that Washington was prepared to provide those countries with backing, so long they themselves take an active role in combating terrorists in their respective states.
“America is prepared to stand with you – in pursuit of shared interests and common security. But the nations of the Middle East cannot wait for American power to crush this enemy for them. The nations of the Middle East will have to decide what kind of future they want for themselves, for their countries, and frankly, for their families and for their children. It is a choice between two futures, and it is a choice America cannot make for you. A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists and drive out the extremists.“ / “Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person, and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith. Terrorists do not worship God, they worship death. If we do not act against this organized terror, then we know what will happen, and what will be the end result. Terrorism’s devastation of life will continue to spread, peaceful societies will become engulfed by violence, and the futures of many generations will be sadly squandered,” said Trump.
President Trump also referred to the Islamic Republic of Iran, a country the American President said, “flued the fires of sectarian conflict and terrorism,” while emphasizing that “all nations of conscience must work together to isolate Iran by denying it funding for terrorism,” until Tehran chooses to change its ways and become a partner for peace.
“For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror. It is a government that speaks openly of mass murder, vowing the destruction of Israel, death to America, and ruin for many leaders and nations in this room. Among Iran’s most tragic and destabilizing interventions, you’ve seen it, in Syria.” / “Responsible nations must work together to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria, eradicate ISIS (Islamic State), and restore stability to the region. The Iranian regime’s longest suffering victims are its own people. Iran has a rich history and culture, but the people of Iran have endured hardship and despair under their leaders’ reckless pursuit of conflict and terror. Until the Iranian regime is willing to be a partner for peace, all nations of conscience must work together to isolate Iran, deny it funding for terrorism, cannot do it, and pray for the day when the Iranian people have the just and righteous government they so richly deserve,” added Trump.