Quotes for All
I don’t believe in the theory that the United States is reducing its presence in the Middle East. Quite the contrary, in the Gulf, we see an increase in American military presence, as well as an increase in American investments. The argument is more accurate when one says America is focusing more attention to the … Read more
As long as Iran’s aggressive policies continue, it’s going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution or a nation-state. Adel al-Jubeir
We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us, then I tell them: Don’t keep attacking us as you have done for the last years. Adel al-Jubeir
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. Twenty million Russians are Muslims. Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism. We both have an interest in stable energy markets. Even the disagreement over Syria … Read more
We believe that introducing surface-to-air missiles in Syria is going to change the balance of power on the ground. It will allow the moderate opposition to be able to neutralize the helicopters and aircraft that are dropping chemicals and have been carpet-bombing them, just like surface-to-air missiles in Afghanistan were able to change the balance … Read more
Is Russia worried that defeating Daesh will open the door for defeating Bashar Assad? That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria. Adel al-Jubeir
Saudi Arabia has said that if the US-led coalition against Daesh is prepared to engage in ground operations, we will be prepared to participate with special forces. The Russians say their objective is to defeat Daesh, too. If the deployment of ground troops helps in the fight against Daesh, why is that World War III? … Read more
We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria. A coalition that was led by the United States, with Saudi Arabia being one of the first members of that coalition. Adel al-Jubeir
Let’s not forget: This all began when you had eight- and nine-year-old children writing graffiti on walls. Their parents were told: You will never see them again. If you want to have children, go to your wife and make new ones. [Bashar] Assad’s people rebelled. He crushed them brutally. But his military could not protect … Read more
Bashar Assad has said many things. We will see in the near term whether he is serious about a political process. Adel al-Jubeir