Saudi Arabia pledges $6 million to UN Counter-Terrorism Center programs

NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia pledged $6 million in financial backing for initiatives overseen by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center (UNCCT), Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan disclosed during a conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. The dialogue took place outside the main proceedings of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Prince Faisal conveyed his gratitude to Guterres as he nears the conclusion of his tenure as UN secretary-general, acknowledging his efforts throughout his leadership. Both parties also examined opportunities for collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations, as well as current regional and international developments of mutual benefit.

The Kingdom’s $6 million contribution to the UNCCT will be allocated across four fiscal years starting in the 2027 financial year. This assistance underscores Saudi Arabia’s dedication to fortifying the UN center's capacity-building programs across diverse counter-terrorism domains. The donation is part of the country’s resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, irrespective of perpetrators, while promoting international cooperation and coordinated global responses in the sector.

Saudi Arabia has maintained a long-standing partnership with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and played a pivotal role in establishing the UNCCT, having contributed $110 million to fund its inception and operations. Furthermore, the Kingdom recently allocated $300,000 to finance a project aimed at supporting the Arab Strategy for Counter-Terrorism.