RIYADH, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Military chiefs of 34 Islamic countries vowed on Sunday to dry up the resources of terrorism, Al Arabiya News reported.
The chiefs of staff of member states in an Islamic military coalition against terrorism made the pledge during their first meeting in Riyadh.
The meeting discussed "ideological, media, financial and military" aspects to combat terrorism, spokesman for the alliance Brig. Gen. Ahmed Assiri said.
The spokesman said the attendance of 39 Muslim nations, not all of which were members of the alliance, "sends a strong message on importance and nature of the alliance," adding that the force is needed in the face of the Islamic State group.
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