Islamic coalition–UK partnership targets extremism and terror financing
Political analyst Abdullah Al-Qahtani says the Islamic coalition’s partnership with the UK to counter extremism includes tackling terror financing and boosting military cooperation.
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AIPolitical analyst Dr. Abdullah Al-Qahtani said the partnership between the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition and the United Kingdom to confront extremism includes combating terror financing and strengthening technical and military cooperation.
Speaking to Al-Ikhbariya Radio, Al-Qahtani added that this move is part of the strategic cooperation between the coalition and the UK, within broader international efforts aimed at enhancing counterterrorism measures and cutting off sources of extremism.
He explained that the coalition, established by Saudi Arabia and joined by 43 allied countries, is headquartered in Riyadh. The strategic partnership with the UK is part of an institutional effort to fight terrorism and undertake unprecedented initiatives, including developing programs with strategic impact.
Al-Qahtani noted that the partnership has seen renewed momentum with the visit of a specialized British delegation to Riyadh, launching joint programs and initiatives to improve training, awareness, and qualification mechanisms. The collaboration also supports scientific research and encourages think tanks and specialized centers focused on issues of terrorism and extremism.
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