DHAKA: Ten Arab states, including heavyweight Saudi Arabia, agreed on Thursday in Jeddah to rally behind Washington in the fight against Islamic State jihadists, as it seeks to build an international coalition.

"The participating states agreed to do their share in the comprehensive fight" against IS, said a statement at the conclusion of a meeting between US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Arab counterparts, reports the Asia Report early Friday.

In addition to Saudi Arabia, the other Arab states are Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, the report added.

However, although Turkey was represented in the meeting, it was not mentioned in the final communique and a Turkish government official said Ankara has refused to take part in combat against the militants.

BDST: 0715 HRS, SEP 12, 2014