RIYADH: A delegation from US Central Command visited the Riyadh headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition on Wednesday to discuss closer cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
The Americans, led by Col. Andrew Whiskeyman, head of Central Command’s Information Operations Division, were welcomed by IMCTC Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Moghedi.
During the meeting, the role of IMCTC and its efforts and initiatives in the intellectual, media and military fields were highlighted. The participants also discussed issues related to the fight against terrorism, including efforts being made to tackle threats and combat terrorist financing, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and coordination.
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding which, said Moghedi, aims to promote an integrated approach and a strategic partnership between IMCTC and US Central Command in an effort to achieve greater success in the fight against terrorism and violent extremist ideologies.
The 41 member states of IMCTC work together to coordinate and intensify regional efforts as part of the international war against violent extremism and terrorism, and contribute to the preservation of world peace and security.
