​​The Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, received, Tuesday, Jun.15, 2021, the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Yahaya Lawal and the accompanying delegation.

The ambassador was briefed on IMCTC’s efforts in counterterrorism in the four domains, (ideology, communications, counter terrorist financing and military) and its role in coordinating and deepening member countries’ efforts in this regard. The meeting also discussed means for advancing joint cooperation between IMCTC and the Republic of Nigeria. 

Maj. Gen. Al-Moghedi pointed out that the IMCTC represents an important military organization that seeks to strengthen military cooperation among member countries, in addition to the fact that the Coalition being founded on the values of legitimacy, independence, coordination, participation. It further seeks to ensure that all member countries’ counterterrorism efforts are consistent with international laws, norms and rules. 

It is worth noting that IMCTC comprises 41 member countries working together to coordinate and intensify their efforts in the global war against violent extremism and terrorism and joining other international efforts aimed at preserving international peace and security.