Kuwait urges further int'l coop to defeat terrorism

KUWAIT, Oct. 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwait on Monday stressed the importance of joining international forces in the fight against terrorist groups that pose threat to the world's peace and security.
The remark was made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Khaled Al-Jarallah in his statement to the opening of a meeting of a panel on preventing the funding of the so-called Islamic State (IS), under the umbrella of the Global Coalition Against IS.
No single state, no matter how big and strong it may be, can face the danger of terrorism on its own, said Al-Jarallah, who also stressed the significance of collective action to counter the phenomenon.
He referred to efforts by the international community to fight all forms of terrorism, which undermines the world's security and stability, pointing to the resolutions issued by the UN Security Council and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reiterating countries' responsibility to prevent financing terrorism.
Meanwhile, Al-Jarallah affirmed Kuwait's commitment to FATF's recommendations on fighting terrorism, especially through legislations and other measures that guarantee transparency of information on donations to charity works overseas.
Today's meeting comes amid the battle to liberate Iraq's Mosul from IS, said Al-Jarallah, adding that Kuwait is providing full support to Iraq in that fierce conforntation.
Kuwait has previously hosted a series of coalition meetings aiming to prevent funding for the group. Last April, the country hosted a meeting for the international coalition's communication group. (end) hrz.nma.ag