There is a political process which we are trying to achieve through what is called the Vienna Group.
ADEL AL-JUBEIRWhen monarchies were collapsing in a number of countries, we had radicals and we had Nasserism.
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If, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition process.
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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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Just like surface-to-air missiles in Afghanistan were able to change the balance of power there.
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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.
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Then I tell them: Don’t keep attacking us as you have done for the last years.
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We both want a unified Syria that is stable in which all Syrians enjoy equal rights.
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Iran put to death more than a thousand people last year. I don’t see EU reporting on it.
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The country [Syria] would be destroyed. Unfortunately, our warnings are coming true.
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That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us
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A coalition that was led by the United States, with Saudi Arabia being one of the first members of that coalition.
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We have a legal system, and this is not something that happens all the time.
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Saudi Arabia has said that if the US-led coalition against Daesh is prepared to engage in ground operations
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Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
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