Saudi Gazette report

Riyadh — Saudi Arabia reiterated its total rejection of any threats and attempts to undermine it, saying the Kingdom would retaliate against any sanctions with tougher measures, an official source said in a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

“The Kingdom affirms its total rejection of any threats and attempts to undermine it, whether by threatening to impose economic sanctions, using political pressures, or repeating false accusations. These will not undermine the Kingdom and its staunch positions and its stature at the Arab, Islamic and international level,” the official source said.

The source said that the Kingdom also affirms that if it receives any action, it will respond with greater action.

“The Kingdom’s economy has an influential and vital role in the global economy and its economy is affected only by the impact of the global economy.”

The source said the Kingdom’s government and its people are steadfast, glorious as ever, no matter whatever the pressures and circumstances might be.

“The Kingdom appreciates the brothers’ stand in the face of the campaign of false allegations and falsehoods. It appreciates the voices of the wise people around the world, who have shown wisdom, have deliberated and searched for the truth instead of rushing and seeking to exploit rumors and accusations to achieve goals and agendas unrelated to the search for the truth,” the source said.

He said Saudi Arabia, which has a leading position in the Arab and Islamic worlds, has played a prominent role throughout history in achieving the security, stability and prosperity of the region and the world.

It has led efforts in combating extremism and terrorism, enhancing economic cooperation and consolidating peace and stability in the region and the world.

It is still working with brotherly and friendly countries to promote these goals, basing all of these on its status as a place of revelation, and the Qiblah of Muslims.