RIYADH: The secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghidi, welcomed the director of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, Mauro Modico, to the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The aim of their meeting was to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and to enhance strategic relations between their organizations. They reviewed several key issues and discussed ways in which they can work together in pursuit of global peace and security.

Modico acknowledged the pivotal role the Islamic coalition plays in efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, praised the strong relationship between the organizations and said he hopes for even greater cooperation in future.

He underscored the importance of forging international partnerships to help promote global security and stability, and said coordination of this kind remains the cornerstone of effective counterterrorism efforts.

His visit to Riyadh coincided with a symposium titled “Future Prospects for Countering Terrorism through Digital Technologies,” which was organized by the coalition.