QNA
Washington
Qatar participated in a ministerial meeting to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, organised by the US Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi headed Qatar’s delegation at the meeting.
In his speech at the meeting, Dr Khulaifi expressed Qatar’s support for implementing counter-terrorism programmes led by civilian authorities and adopting a comprehensive approach in order to disrupt ISIS networks and their affiliates.
He stressed the need to remain vigilant against the threat of ISIS propaganda, which seeks to recruit vulnerable groups and lead them toward extremism.
He condemned any terrorist use of cyberspace and stressed the importance of combating the narratives of terrorist groups.
He said that enhancing participation and cooperation, as well as the exchange of best practices among member states will be essential to strengthen counter-terrorism capabilities.
Dr Khulaifi renewed Qatar’s commitment to the shared values and goals regarding defeating ISIS, expressing Qatar’s pride in being an integral part of the coalition’s efforts over the past ten years.
“Today does not only mark a decade of steadfast commitment, but also underscores the collective resolve to confront one of the most serious threats to global peace and security,” the minister said, pointing to the territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria as being a testament to the efforts of numerous member states, international organisations and individuals.
He added that the battle is not over yet, thus, the mission remains extremely crucial and ongoing.
He highlighted the importance of diplomacy in resolving regional and global crises, as a vital tool in eliminating the paths to terrorism and extremism.
