Saudi Gazette report
Berlin -- Saudi Arabia is keen to support all means of curbing terrorism, eradicating it and cutting off its financing altogether, Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad has stressed.
Al-Awwad made these statements following his three-day visit to Germany where he met foreign minister, Vice Speaker of German Parliament and officials at the national security apparatus.
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries' stances with regard to severing relations with Qatar attained substantial understanding from German officials following the presentation of information proving Qatar's involvement in funding terrorism and extremism, and use of Al-Jazeera as a media platform that promotes violence and terrorism," Al-Awwad said.
He added that through its programs and interviews as well as special coverages, Al-Jazeera Channel describes these terrorists as heroes and leaders inciting thereby terrorist operations.
Al-Awwad pointed out that Al-Jazeera Channel broadcast documentaries praising 9/11 attackers, portraying them as great heroes when, in fact, they were murderers and criminals who shed blood and destroyed property and lives with no mercy.
"Qatar sought to mislead public opinion in order to cover its criminal activities for many years. It uses money to win cases deceitfully, as it did in winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, but it will never be able to deceive anymore after having its evil intentions exposed to the world in supporting and sponsoring terrorism," he added.
"Qatar must reconsider its positions in supporting terrorism and take the right path to contribute to protecting global security. Therefore, Qatar must extradite criminals and stop the flow of financial support to individuals and institutions on terrorism lists," Al-Awwad said.
The Minister of Culture and Information said: "Following his meeting with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Claudia Roth and providing her with information that prove Qatar's involvement in supporting terrorism, she found in these similarities to Qatar's corruptive approach. She said that Qatar shouldn’t be allowed to host FIFA World Cup 2022 because of its corruption, sponsorship of terrorism, and endangering security and international stability."
Minister Al-Awwad pointed out that Qatar, in collaboration with Iran, worked to falsify facts and spread disinformation by playing the victim and disseminating false information provided by Iranian Minister Jawad Zarif.
Al-Awwad stated that his visit to Germany sought to reveal the facts supported by concrete incontrovertible evidence that categorically convict Qatar of financing and supporting terrorism.
He concluded that the German Foreign Minister will visit the Kingdom soon to confirm cooperation between Germany and the Kingdom.
