RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition and the United Nations have concluded a five-day program in Riyadh to train legal professionals from Palestine and Chad in combating the financing of terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Legal Training Program on Countering Terrorism Financing, held from July 19 to 23 under the “Guide” initiative, brought together 25 trainees from the two countries at the coalition’s headquarters.
The closing ceremony was attended by IMCTC Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, representatives of member states, UN officials and international experts.
The program was part of a broader partnership between the Saudi-based coalition and the United Nations aimed at strengthening national legal and institutional capacity to combat terrorism financing in line with international standards and obligations, SPA reported.
Al-Moghedi said investing in specialized national expertise was crucial to combating terrorism and cutting off its sources of funding. He also stressed the importance of strengthening legal capabilities, coordination among relevant authorities and international cooperation to help countries respond to evolving security threats.
The program reflects the IMCTC’s focus on countering terrorism through capacity-building and institutional cooperation, in addition to military efforts.
The coalition, an intergovernmental alliance of 43 Muslim-majority countries headquartered in Riyadh, works across four main areas: countering extremist ideology, communications and counter-propaganda, combating terrorism financing, and military cooperation.
Its counterterrorism-financing efforts are aimed at helping member states identify, disrupt and block financial networks supporting extremist groups, while its broader mandate includes intelligence sharing, professional training and coordination among national institutions.
The IMCTC was established in 2015 to coordinate counterterrorism efforts among its members and operates in alignment with relevant United Nations and Organization of Islamic Cooperation frameworks on combating terrorism.
The conclusion of the Riyadh program underscored the coalition’s continued efforts to expand international partnerships and strengthen the legal and institutional capabilities of member states in the fight against terrorism financing.
