Jordanian Army chief, Islamic Coalition general discuss counterterrorism strategy

Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the Jordanian chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghedi, secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition in Amman. (Petra)
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  • Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s strong stance against extremism
  • Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghed commended Jordanian efforts against terrorism

LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the Jordanian chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military and security cooperation on Tuesday with Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghedi, secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition in Amman.

The meeting, attended by senior officers of the Jordanian Armed Forces, focused on training, coordination, and knowledge exchange to enhance capabilities in addressing security and terrorist threats, the Petra news agency reported.

Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s strong stance against terrorism and extremism, highlighting the forces’ crucial role in protecting national security and regional stability. He asserted that the Jordanian Armed Forces decisively confront terrorism on military, security, intellectual, and media fronts.

Moghedi commended Jordanian efforts against terrorism, highlighting the country’s strategic role as a key partner in the coalition and the importance of cooperation in tackling transnational threats, Petra added.

In 2015, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø established the coalition, which comprises 41 countries from the Muslim world, aimed at combating terrorist groups and violent extremism.