Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, UK officials discuss boosting cooperation in London

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition met with UK officials in London to bolster cooperation in combating terrorism and online extremism. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, the coalition's Secretary-General, engaged in high-level discussions with officials from the UK Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The meetings aimed to explore ways to enhance collaboration in combating terrorism, addressing digital threats, and tackling the root causes of extremism.

During a session with Jemima Moree, Director General of the Counter Terrorism Directorate at the UK Home Office, the talks centered on the growing risks posed by online extremism and the digital environment exploited by extremist groups for recruitment and propaganda. Both parties underscored the need to develop preventive measures, raise community awareness, and build national capacities to combat extremism, alongside comprehensive strategies encompassing security and military actions.

Al-Moghedi also held talks with a high-ranking delegation from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, including Thomas Parry and Martin Warr. They discussed regional and global terrorist threats, challenges in confronting extremist groups like Daesh, and strategies for improved coordination and cooperation in training and expertise exchange.

Al-Moghedi reviewed the coalition's areas of work, programs, and initiatives aimed at supporting member states and enhancing their capabilities according to their specific needs.

Jemima Moree appreciated the coalition's efforts, emphasizing its contributions to intellectual fields and combating terrorism financing, as well as the importance of these efforts in addressing terrorism's root causes and cutting off its financial resources. The discussions emphasized the significance of ongoing dialogue and knowledge sharing between the coalition and UK agencies, and the necessity of exploring new cooperation avenues to improve the effectiveness of international counter-terrorism and extremism efforts.

These meetings are part of the coalition's continuous efforts to expand international partnerships and strengthen cooperation with relevant institutions to bolster the mission of assisting member states, developing their capabilities, and contributing to regional and global security and stability.