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Riyadh counter-terrorism forum highlights Saudi Arabia's anti-terror role

RIYADH, May 21 (KUNA) -- Participants in Riyadh forum on countering extermism and terrorism underlined Sunday importance of Saudi Arabia's right in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
The participants commended on Sunday Saudi Arabia's approach to address terrorism at the intellectual, media, social and military levels.
They said so-called Islamic State (IS) was retreating, calling for addressing terrorism financing sources, and solving causes of terrorism by creating appropriate social and political environments.
The participants said domestic conflicts were one of the causes of terrorism and extremism.
The forum was held on occasion of US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia. (end) od.bs