Prince Turki Al-Faisal, stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been following an Islamic moderate way, denying that the Kingdom has followed a strict method that helps in the growing of extremists and terrorists. In an interview with BBC Channel Ist today, replying to a question that 15 out of 19 who carried out attacks on September 11, in the United States, were Saudis, he said that at that time, Al-Qaeda had more than 2000 fighters in Afghanistan who came from various countries including Britain and other European countries. Prince Turki Al-Faisal, noted that the Kingdom has been working for peace and stability in the world and has also had friendship relations with the Western countries. He indicated that a large number of Saudi students are studying in Western universities, for example there are more than 3000 Saudi students in British universities. As for rumors that terrorists who executed bombings in London last month received financial assistance and messages via mobiles from the Kingdom, he said that investigations are under way on this matter by Saudi and British security forces, pointing to close cooperation between security bodies in the two countries in exchanging information, fighting terrorism and other fields. Prince Turki added that Al-Qaeda is working at the world level including Britain, other European countries and anywhere it has found a chance and possibilities for work. Since he was a Crown Prince, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz proposed to set up an International Counter-terrorism Center, he said and added that such a center can coordinate efforts, exchange information and prevent terrorist attacks.
