Then, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi delivered a speech in which he stressed that the threat of terrorism poses a grave threat to the peoples of the whole world and that eradicating it from its roots requires, along with military and security measures, a comprehensive approach that includes political, ideological and developmental dimensions. President Al-Sisi also said: "You all know that Egypt is waging a daily war against the terrorist organizations in North Sinai. We are making continuous victories and steady progress. Our battle is part of the global war against terrorism and we are committed to defeating terrorist organizations. Then, Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah delivered a speech in which he noted that the meeting was a testament to the Islamic world's eagerness to stave off the growing threat of terrorism, which has marred the sacrosanct image of the Islamic faith. The Emir pointed out that the summit takes place amid a trying time for the region and will help exonerate Islamic nations from accusations of sponsoring terrorism. He also said that the summit represents a genuine opportunity for Islamic nations to work closely with the US in efforts to exterminate the scourge of terrorism, which in turn, leads to positive ripple effects. The Emir noted that the summit could prove to be a launchpad for productive cooperation between the US and Islamic nations, which will ultimately lead to the defeat of terrorism. He highlighted the Summit as a vociferous message of determination and strength, saying that efforts to fight extremism will remain firm and unyielding. The Emir said that he was hopeful the monumental meeting would address common concerns, chief among them is to have lasting peace in the Middle East. --More 21:52 LOCAL TIME 18:52 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w410174