Saudi Arabia has rejected a claim by Iraq that the Kingdom supports terrorists in that country. The statement carried by the SPA, comes in the wake of an interview Nuri Al-Maliki had with France 24 on Saturday.
“Nuri Al-Maliki knows more than anyone else the constant and categorical stance of Saudi Arabia against terrorism in all shapes and forms, regardless of its origins.”
The ‘statement said Saudi Arabia was at the forefront of efforts to fight terrorism locally and internationally.
“Al-Maliki should know better than to unfairly accuse others, and should have adopted the proper policies that would put an end to the cycle of chaos and violence under which Iraq descends every day.”
The Al-Maliki government was acting against certain sections of its people with the “blessing” of some members of its own government, the statement said. The statement said it was “obvious that the objective of these statements is to falsify the facts and blame others for the failings of the Iraqi prime minister.”
It said Iraq was being controlled by “regional parties that has helped ignite sectarian strife unprecedented in the history of Iraq.” This has resulted in the country becoming divided.
Al-Maliki had accused Saudi Arabia and Qatar of supporting fighters in Iraq and effectively declaring war on the country.
Al-Maliki reportedly said in the interview that Riyadh and Doha were providing political, financial and media support to fighters and accused them of buying weapons for the benefit of these organizations.
‘Sectarian’ Iraqi govt must first put its house in order
‘Sectarian’ Iraqi govt must first put its house in order
