Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi held on Tuesday a series of high-level meetings in London with officials from the UK Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically.
Al-Moghedi met with Director, Counter Terrorism, Homeland Security Group, at the UK Home Office Jemima Murray.
They discussed the growing dangers of online extremism and rapid transformations in the digital environment, which extremist groups and organizations exploit to spread their ideology, recruit individuals, and influence thoughts and beliefs.
During his visit to London, Al-Moghedi also met with a high-level delegation from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, including Head of the UK's Counter Daesh Communications Cell Martyn Warr and other officials.
During the meetings, the secretary-general reviewed the IMCTC's areas of work in combating terrorism and the specialized programs and initiatives it implements to support member states and build their capabilities according to their needs and the challenges they face.
He stressed the importance of international partnerships and the integration of efforts in confronting terrorism, particularly considering the evolving tactics of extremist organizations and their increasing use of technology and digital platforms for recruitment and the dissemination of extremist ideologies.
The meetings are part of the IMCTC's efforts to expand its international partnerships and strengthen cooperation with institutions and entities concerned with combating terrorism, thereby supporting its mission to assist member states, develop their capabilities, and enhance regional and international security and stability.
