«التحالف الإسلامي» وتركيا: «اتفاقية مكة» تدعم ترسيخ الأمن والاستقرار

The Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism, Major General Pilot Rakan Muhammad bin Saeed Al-Mughaidi, discussed at the Alliance's headquarters in Riyadh today, during his meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom, Dr. Ertugrul Esler, the prospects for cooperation between the Islamic Alliance and Turkey in areas of mutual interest, and ways to enhance coordination that strengthens collective efforts aimed at combating terrorism and extremism, and addressing the rapidly evolving security and intellectual challenges at both the regional and international levels.

An Important Step

Both sides praised the "Makkah Agreement," and what it represents as an important step in supporting paths of cooperation and solidarity, and establishing security and stability, emphasizing the importance of building on its contents to enhance joint efforts in combating terrorism and extremism, and supporting international peace and security.

At the end of the visit, the Turkish ambassador was briefed on the facilities of the Alliance's headquarters and its specialized centers, and listened to a briefing on the mechanisms of work and the methodology for preparing and implementing programs and initiatives in member states.

Programs and Initiatives

During the meeting, Al-Mughaidi reviewed the most prominent works of the Islamic Alliance and its strategic programs and initiatives in its four areas: intellectual, media, combating the financing of terrorism, and military, as well as the support it provides to member states through capacity building, experience exchange, and the development of specialized competencies in combating terrorism.

Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing international efforts and intensifying effective partnerships to confront terrorist organizations and dry up their intellectual and financial sources, and to counter their increasing exploitation of the digital space and modern technologies in spreading extremist propaganda, recruiting individuals, and threatening the security and stability of communities.