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Arab News
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Islamic coalition training tackles terrorism financing
RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched a training program in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, titled 'Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering,' aimed at curbing terrorism financing operations. Cote d'Ivoire's Minister of Digital Transition and Digitalization Ibrahim Kalil Konate and the coalition's secretary-general, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, attended the event, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This strategic initiative, the first of its kind in Abidjan, seeks to enhance the capabilities of participants from relevant institutions in addressing terrorism financing and money-laundering challenges. The program features intensive courses and workshops led by international experts, covering international laws on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, the SPA reported. Earlier, Brig. Gen. Alah Kouame Joseph, commander of the International Academy for Counter-Terrorism, welcomed Al-Moghedi and his delegation in Abidjan. Both sides discussed areas of mutual cooperation in counterterrorism, the SPA said. Al-Moghedi was briefed on the academy's training capabilities, educational resources and technical expertise in providing a high-level response to terrorist threats.
Saudi Gazette
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
IMCTC launches second phase of Sahel Countries Program in Niger
NIAMEY — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has launched the second phase of its Sahel Countries Program in Niamey, Niger, in a ceremony attended by Nigerien Minister of National Defense Lt. Gen. Salifou Mody and IMCTC Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, alongside ministers, ambassadors, senior officials, and regional experts. In his opening remarks, Al-Moghedi expressed deep appreciation for Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Defense and chairman of the IMCTC Defense Ministers Council, for his steadfast support in advancing the coalition's highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to counterterrorism efforts, referencing the SR100 million strategic initiative pledged by the Kingdom during the IMCTC defense ministers' meeting in February 2024. Al-Moghedi also emphasized Saudi Arabia's extensive backing for the Sahel countries, including the provision of 46 training programs tailored for candidates from IMCTC member states. During this second phase, IMCTC aims to implement a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy through a series of capacity-building programs targeting key domains such as intellectual, media, financial, and military sectors, with the goal of strengthening the Sahel region's resilience against extremist threats. — SPA
