JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has stressed on the importance of the role media can play in disseminating concepts of coexistence. Saudi Arabia’s Halla Al-Otaibi, second secretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, affirmed that the role of media outlets is “becoming more important” in combating extremism. Speaking before the United Nations Special Political and Decolonization Committee, Al-Otaibi highlighted how the Kingdom uses media to shed light on its economic, social and cultural messages through modern media tools reflecting the globalism of Saudi citizens. She stressed on how it is important not to allow rebel militias to use social media platforms to spread hatred and violence. Al-Otaibi added that the Kingdom seeks to consolidate the approach of moderation and the values of mastery, justice, transparency and rejection of terrorism, as well as spreading a dialogue of peace. She added that the Kingdom established the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) to confront “the enemies of humanity, in fighting extremist ideology, spreading the principles of tolerance and moderation, and promoting opportunities for world peace.” She concluded that Saudi Arabia supports UN efforts in order to achieve its supreme purposes and goals of the Sustainable Development Plan 2030.