RIYADH: Members of the Shoura Council have said that the lack of credible links between the Kingdom and the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks was something to be expected even before it was confirmed by the release of the 28 secret pages by the US Congress on Friday.
They pointed out that the findings in the pages are not new, and that they further confirm the importance of strong leadership on issues relating to terrorism around the globe. Further, the Shoura members added that the declassification of the pages only serve to confirm the Kingdom's status as one of the foremost victims of terrorism in the world, rather than a perpetrator.
Shoura member Ahmed Al-Mofareh said: “Saudi Arabia has suffered from terrorism and has repeatedly called on others to fight it. This is evident in its efforts to create an international center to fight terrorism. Western nations opposed the Kingdom’s suggestion at the time, and now they are paying a heavy price.”
"Furthermore, the delayed publication of the pages gave the Western media an excuse to continue accusing the Kingdom of involvement in the 9/11 incident,” he added.
Fellow member Mohammed Al-Qahtani said that “the Kingdom must have trust in itself, its integrity and in its internal and external policies for fighting terrorism." Citing the CIA testimony, Al-Qahtani said it proved the sincerity, strength and integrity of the Kingdom and its place among nations.
Council member Sadaqa Fadel said that the Kingdom is one of the country's that is most exposed to terrorism in the world, but it is one of the most successful countries in the world in fighting the phenomenon. He added that there are parties and states hostile to the Kingdom that lie in wait to destroy it and its reputation at the local, regional and international levels.
Mohammed Al Naji said: “Our country has repeatedly called for the publication of the results of the investigations about the events of September 11 to resolve this case. The Kingdom is at the top of the list of countries in the world that are fighting terrorism from the foundation of the Islamic religion”.
They pointed out that the findings in the pages are not new, and that they further confirm the importance of strong leadership on issues relating to terrorism around the globe. Further, the Shoura members added that the declassification of the pages only serve to confirm the Kingdom's status as one of the foremost victims of terrorism in the world, rather than a perpetrator.
Shoura member Ahmed Al-Mofareh said: “Saudi Arabia has suffered from terrorism and has repeatedly called on others to fight it. This is evident in its efforts to create an international center to fight terrorism. Western nations opposed the Kingdom’s suggestion at the time, and now they are paying a heavy price.”
"Furthermore, the delayed publication of the pages gave the Western media an excuse to continue accusing the Kingdom of involvement in the 9/11 incident,” he added.
Fellow member Mohammed Al-Qahtani said that “the Kingdom must have trust in itself, its integrity and in its internal and external policies for fighting terrorism." Citing the CIA testimony, Al-Qahtani said it proved the sincerity, strength and integrity of the Kingdom and its place among nations.
Council member Sadaqa Fadel said that the Kingdom is one of the country's that is most exposed to terrorism in the world, but it is one of the most successful countries in the world in fighting the phenomenon. He added that there are parties and states hostile to the Kingdom that lie in wait to destroy it and its reputation at the local, regional and international levels.
Mohammed Al Naji said: “Our country has repeatedly called for the publication of the results of the investigations about the events of September 11 to resolve this case. The Kingdom is at the top of the list of countries in the world that are fighting terrorism from the foundation of the Islamic religion”.
