Islamic Military Coalition, Turkey discuss boosting anti-terrorism cooperation in Riyadh
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition met with Turkey’s ambassador in Riyadh to discuss strengthening joint efforts against terrorism.
Key Takeaways
AIMajor General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, received Dr. Emrullah İşler, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Saudi Arabia, today at the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed prospects for cooperation between the coalition and Turkey in areas of mutual interest, as well as ways to enhance coordination to strengthen collective efforts to combat terrorism and extremism, and address rapidly evolving security and ideological challenges at both regional and international levels.
Al-Moghedi reviewed the coalition’s key activities, programs, and strategic initiatives in the fields of ideology, media, countering terror financing, and military operations. He also highlighted the coalition’s support for member states through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and developing specialized expertise in counter-terrorism.
Both parties stressed the importance of bolstering international efforts and intensifying effective partnerships to confront terrorist organizations, cut off their ideological and financial resources, and counter their increasing use of modern technologies and digital platforms to spread extremist propaganda, recruit individuals, and threaten community security.
Makkah Agreement and support for joint cooperation
The two sides praised the Makkah Agreement, describing it as a significant step toward supporting cooperation, solidarity, and reinforcing security and stability. They emphasized the need to build on the agreement’s principles to strengthen joint efforts against terrorism and extremism, and to promote international peace and security.
At the end of the visit, the Turkish ambassador toured the coalition’s headquarters and specialized centers, and received a briefing on the coalition’s operational mechanisms and the methodology for developing and implementing programs and initiatives in member states.