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Kerry, Arab League Secretary General: ‘International Community Must Stand Together’ Against ISIS

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090714 johnkerry?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1410112071019U.S. Department of State(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed efforts to combat militant group ISIS with Secretary of the Arab League Nabil Elaraby.

During the call Saturday, the two talked of the need for Arab League members to take a strong position in the coalition developing against ISIS, along with the importance of “decisive action to stop the flow of foreign fighters,” according to a senior state department official.

The discussion came ahead of Arab League meetings, which start Sunday.

Kerry highlighted the idea that military action is only a portion of the effort, and “that to degrade and destroy the threat posted by ISIL will require a holistic approach that will take time, persistence, and require coordination with our Arab partners.”

Both Kerry and Elaraby acknowledged the fact that the international community must work together to aid Iraq in combatting the threat posed by ISIS.


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