IMCTC, UN conclude Riyadh program to train Palestinian, Chadian legal experts on terrorism financing

RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition and the United Nations have concluded a five-day program in Riyadh to train legal professionals from Palestine and Chad in combating the financing of terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Legal Training Program on Countering Terrorism Financing, held from July 19 to 23 under the “Guide” initiative, brought together 25 trainees from the two countries at the coalition’s headquarters.

The closing ceremony was attended by IMCTC Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, representatives of member states, UN officials and international experts.

The program was part of a broader partnership between the Saudi-based coalition and the United Nations aimed at strengthening national legal and institutional capacity to combat terrorism financing in line with international standards and obligations, SPA reported.