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I .2. for Counterterrorism Tillerson'commen?ded the leadership of Saudi Arabia in Working for stability and . . peace both in the region and around the world stressing that it I5 important for Poke; Four- . the United States and Saudi Arabia to work together: Toward this end it is critical I. 1222th CIeiIlIs Se.? m: in ?21.2- 2. amm- to strengthen the military relationship economic ties and in the fight 3.. 2. Saudi Security Renorts on against terrorlsm. .SuIchesstl 2016 Founterterrorism 3 I _.Effort'5 . .- .. . i? Foreign MInIster Underscores Strength of .- . 3. saUdl'U.S. - I Remains?ForcmosIt Priority 2- -. . Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Foreign Minister Adel bin a War .4. Ahmed AI-Jubeir said that the U.S.?Saudi partnership iscertain to strengthen in . the future. 1 .- World Economic Forum Penal on 4? \f?ision 2030 Read more on page 2 . .. . .2..- I :1 I I: l\l\L)l\lSM -W-.. NOTABLE CLUOTE "We are surrounded by areas of con?ict, and .we were the Saudi Crown Prince Honored by US. for. ?rst [nationj'affected by ter? Counterterror ism Efforts rorr'sm from Various sources, but we are eouipped to com- Crown'Prince Mohammad bin Naif. Deputy Prrme Minister and Minister of inte? 2 bar terror in anyplace and rior. was honored with the Central Intelligence Agency's George Tenet Medal under any circumstances." in recognition cif his relentless counterterrorism efforts and comm?tment to international peace. Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif. Debuty Prime Minister and Mi'nrsrer of Interior Read more can-page 2 Feb. 110, 2017 ReceiVed hv Registration Unit 02/22/2017 5:21:00 PM Received by Registration Unit Missal} i3? lard}! IN FOCUS 02/28/2017 5:21 :00 PM Foreign Minister Underscores Strength olc Saudi-US. Partnership Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeirsaid that the partnership isccertain to strengthen in the future. "The US. and Saudi Arabia have had a historic strategic partnership. if not alliance, since World . War II: that relationship continues," said Minister Al?Jubeir. adding that the two countries have had extraordinarily strong people-to-people relations. - which are also expected to continue in the years to come. "Our interests are aligned When it comes to the issues of the region." he stressed. At a separate press conference in Riyadh on Jan. 24. Minister Al-Jubeir reiterated the importance of maintaining multi-fa?ceted Saudi-US. cooperation. and stated that Saudi Arabia looks forward to working closely with the new US administration led by President Donald Trump. "We are very. very optimistic about the Trump administration. And on working closely with it to deal with the many challenges. not only in our region. but in the world." he said. In an address to the Munich Security Conference on Feb. l9. Minister Aleubeir said Saudi Arabia was optimistic about working with the U.S. administration. "We expect to see America engaged in the world. And we expect to see-a realistic American foreign policy. and we look forWard to Working with this administration very. very closely," he stated. Saudi Crown Prince Honored by US. for Counterterrorism Efforts Crde Prince Mohammad bin Naif. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of interior. Was honored with the Central Intelligence Agency's George Tenet Medal in recognition of his relentless counterterrorism efforts and commitment to international peace. The medal was presented to Prince Mohammad by CIA Director Mike PomDeO at a reception following their meeting in Riyadh on Feb. 10. Prince Mohammad stressed that the medal reflect- ed the commitment. hard work and policies of the leaders of Saudi Arabia. led by King Salman and the Saudi secwity forces. and cooperation by the entire Saudi community. Received bv. Registration Unit The Crown Prince emphasized that the ?ght against terrorism is a shared international obligation requiring global cooperation efforts at all levels. including "in security. intellectually, in the media and militarily." He also emphasized that terrorism ?has no identity and no religion." noting that groups that exploit groups as a pretext for violence and extremism have no legitimate relationship with the religion to which they seek to associate themselves. In response to a question on Saudi-US. relations. Prince Mohammad said that attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries will fail. "Our rela- tionship with the United States is historiCal and will continue to succeed." he said. 02/28/2017 5:21:00 PM Received by ARA Registration Unit 02/28/2017 5:21 :00 PM Security Forces Dismantle Four Daesh Cells in a successful counterinsurgency operation. the Ministry of interior announced on Feb. 16 that four Daesh (ISIS) ceils were dismantled and 18 terrorists were arrested. According to Maj. Gen. Mansour AI-Turki. 15 of those arrested Were Saudi nationals. two were from Yemen and one was from Sudan. All arrested Were invoived with varying aspects of Daesh operations. including the provision of financial and logistical suppert. offering shelter, and assisting With recruitment. training and the development of explosive devices for known operatives who have launched attacks in Saudi Arabia. Gen. Ai-Turki stated that the operation underscored - Saudi Arabia's ferceful and decisive coun'terterrorism efforts and the ministry?s commitment-to bringing to justice any individual involved in extremist activity. Saudi Security Reports on Successful 2016 Counterterrorism Efforts in January. Saudi 'security officials released data from 2016 on its efforts to combat terrorism in the country. Saudi forces conducted eight operations that ?foiled sarious terrorist attacks." The outcomes of the operations included the protection of one miilion Muslims at the Prophet's Mosque, 60,000 spectators at the ai?Jawhara Stadium in Jeddah and 400 at ai?Seef Restaurant and Cafe in Tarot. The year also witnessed 190 arrests of Daesh?affiliated terrorists and the tactical prevention of atotai of seven suicide attacks targeting mosques in the Eastern province. in 2016. Saudi Arabia faced 34 domestic attacks from a number of extremist groups. Safeguarding Civilians in Yemen Remains Foremost Priority The Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen issued a statement on Feb. 13 restating its commitment to protecting in Yemen and underscoring steps the alliance has taken to avoid casualties in the war zone. Among the steps taken. the Coalition has launched an independent assessment team. fostered active partnerships with relief organizations and focused on safeguarding the country?s urban centers to' protect civilians and uphold internationai law. The Joint incidents Assessment Team (JIAT). established by the Coalition. is made up of members. weapons experts and legal specialists. The group, which operates independently, reviews reports of Coalition activities that have led to civilian casualties and offers recommendations to improve operations to avoid future incidents. Additionally, the Coalition has adopted the policy to issue repeated warning to Houthi militias and Air Abduliah Saleh forces to evacuate cities prior to a Coalition air strike. The Coalition has also heightened its emphasis on safeguarding criticai infrastructure and, as a result. civilian lives in Yemen?s urban centers. - domino-ad on page 4 Received by Registration Unit 02/28/2017 5:21:00 pm Received by Registration Unit 02/28/2017 5:21:00 PM mun AM INsocUs The Coalition takes a collaborative approach by actively working alongside UnitedNations agencies and the internatiOnal Committee of the Red Cross to minimize the possibility of harm to civilians. medical personnei. journalists and relief organizations. UNSG: Saudi a ?Pillar of Stability? in Region United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that Saudi Arabia was a "piliar of stability in the region" at a press conference in Riyadh, where he spoke alongside Foreign Minister Aleubeir. ?Saudi's stability is a model for the pursuit of growth and change," Guterres said. also. stressing that ?coop~ oration between the United Nations and Saudi Arabia is key in the fight against terrorism." Minister AI-Jubeir and Secretary General Guterres areported that they had critical and constructive dis- cussions on possible political solutions for Yemen and Libya. Guterres expressed appreciation for the hospi- tality he received in Saudi Arabia and the substantive dialogue that resulted from the meetings. World Economic- Forum Panel on Visionj2030 Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan commanded the attention of the World Economic Forum in January during a panel on the ongoing reforms and transformation of the country's economy and society. The session was hosted by Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Philipp Rosier and featured Saudi Arabia's ministers of energy, finance and commerce along with the BlackRock CEO Laurence D. Fink and Dow Chemical?s CEO. Andrew N. Liveris. Saudi Minister Of Energy, Industry and Minerai Resources Khalid Al?Falih characterized investment and privatization as key to the vision in moving the country forward. key parts toward that are our young population. who are ready to turn into a workforce to be ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI OFFICE WASHINGTON, DC. reckoned with. along with encouraging our women and investing in them asthey increasingly join the workforce." he said. Finance Minister Al-Jadaan said Saudi Arabia is committed to becoming more accountable and transparent as it moves to diversify and privatize many of its sectors, stating that there are "orders from our leadership to hold each ministry to its goals and cutting down on bureaucracy." Mr. Liveris drew on his 15 years of visiting the country. "i can confirm that Saudi Arabia has full transparency, as much as compared with our experience in the United States. This is especially apparent when we have multi-billion dollar dealings with the country," he stated. I This mqterfgijs distribqted by Hogan 1.012115 [38 LIP an behalfafthe Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Received by Sweater, ntf? ?Wfsf?i?l'i?msb?f?m 'i'?vi