The Saudi and Qatari sides also exchanged views in the course of in-depth talks, which covered many bilateral and regional issues of common interest, and stressed their follow-up to the various events in some Arab and Islamic countries and called for the wisdom in dealing with these events to ensure the preservation of the safety and stability of these countries as well as the prosperity of their peoples. They also asserted that the fight against terrorism is a shared international responsibility that requires concerted international efforts to confront it at all security, intellectual, financial, media and military levels. The Qatari side welcomed the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior's winning of George Tenet Medal, which is being granted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the distinguished intelligence work in the field of combating terrorism, in recognition of his contribution to achieve world peace and security. The two sides also welcomed the recent release of Qatari and Saudi abductees in Iraq, praising the efforts and endeavors exerted for their release and safe return to their country and their families. The Council expressed its satisfaction for ending this severe crisis. The two sides discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation between the concerned parties in the two countries in various fields. The Council commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the Expo of "Made in Qatar 2016". --More 17:29 LOCAL TIME 14:29 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w391297