Madam President: Terrorism and extremism are ones of the most important challenges facing the entire world. Our region has not been spared by terrorist organizations. We renew our call in this context for intensifying international cooperation to eliminate all forms of terrorism and to drain its sources of funding, and to punish those who support it and feed its activities in any way. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts in this regard are clear to all. My country has established institutions to combat extremism and terrorism: Global center for combating extremist ideology (Etidal), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, which includes more than 40 countries, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), which my country has contributed $ 110 million. Madam President: Iran continues its terrorist activities and aggressive behavior. Saudi Arabia supports the new US strategy to deal with Iran, including seriousness in dealing with its nuclear program, the ballistic missile program, and its support for terrorism. Saudi Arabia believes that achieving peace and stability in the Middle East requires deterrence of Iran's expansionist and destructive policies. Iran has formed armed terrorist militias, supplied them with ballistic missiles, assassinated diplomats, attacked diplomatic missions, incited sectarian strife and intervened in the affairs of the countries of the region. This aggressive behavior constitutes a flagrant violation of all international conventions and treaties, and Security Council resolutions, which has made Iran vulnerable to international sanctions. Madam President, Ladies, and Gentlemen, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt have boycotted the State of Qatar. A state that supports terrorism, embraces extremists, disseminates hate speech through its media, and does not abide by its commitments under the Riyadh Agreement in 2013 and Riyadh Supplementary Agreement 2014. Qatar continued its practice, which made its boycott an inevitable choice. Madam President: In the eighth year of the Syrian crisis, we are looking at a humanitarian reality for which we must stand before us with responsibility. Since the first day of this crisis, Saudi Arabia has taken care of the Syrian people and fulfilled Syrians aspirations to live safely in their land and to reach a political solution in accordance with the principles of the Geneva Declaration (1). The Kingdom has worked to unite Syrian opposition so that it can negotiate with the regime to ensure the security and stability of Syria and its unity, and to prevent foreign interference. Madam President, Ladies, and Gentlemen: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands in support of the legitimacy of Libya and the importance of adhering to the Skhirat Agreement to resolve the Libyan crisis and calls for preserving Libya's unity and territorial integrity. We also reaffirm our support for the efforts of the United Nations and its envoy, Mr. Ghassan Salama. Madam President: The Kingdom is one of the largest donor countries in the field of humanitarian and development field. The Kingdom's assistance amounted to 3.7% of the Saudi GDP, surpassing the United Nations proposed rate of 0.7% of GDP. Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen: For centuries, the international system has been based on the principle of respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. Commitment to international norms and laws is very important and cannot be disputed. Sovereignty is a red line, and my country refuses to interfere in its internal affairs or impose any dictates on it from any country. Madam President: The Kingdom's Government, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, has made man as the center of development and through the vision of the Kingdom (2030) and by the use of the technologies of the era to achieve the development, to make our country a leading investment environment. The women in the Kingdom have an effective presence in all fields to enable them to achieve their full potential to contribute to development. Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen: The message of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is based on the sincere partnership with the world to have a prosperous present and bright future, and for the future generations to live in security, stability, and peace, and we wish this Organization more success in achieving its lofty goals. Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, --SPA 14:21 LOCAL TIME 11:21 GMT 0005 www.spa.gov.sa/w757639