time, on terrorism and the means to combat it. This centre should be staffed by experts and facilitate the sharing of intelligence, training methods and appropriate technologies among nations. It would work in parallel with, and not in place of, bilateral relationships. We have submitted a proposal to this end to the United Nations and are awaiting approval. We understand the sensitivity of sharing real-time intelligence. There is a need to exchange information that can be used whenever it is apt to prevent acts of terror. Last month, on December 7th, Saudi Arabia convened in the Holy City of Mecca an Extraordinary Islamic Conference. This conference recognized that terrorism is a global phenomenon not related or acceptable to any religion, race, or country. In its final Communiqué, the Summit condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, rejected any justification for it, and declared solidarity with member states that have been victimized by it. It emphatically asserted the need to criminalize all terrorist acts and all forms of their support, whether in the shape of finance, instigation, or otherwise. --More 19 22 Local Time 16 22 GMT
