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RIYADH: The Saudi-backed Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition launched a new initiative in Amman, Jordan, to raise awareness about terrorism and counter inciting media campaigns.
The initiative includes a three-day workshop for Jordanian journalists on the role of conventional and digital media in preventing terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Mohammad Al-Momani, Jordan鈥檚 minister of government communication and government spokesman, said the initiative aligns with Jordan鈥檚 firm stance against terrorism and extremism.
He emphasized the importance of collective action to confront extremist ideology and promote a culture of moderation, the SPA reported.
Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, the coalition's secretary-general, said the initiative reflects the coalition鈥檚 belief in the media鈥檚 impact and highlighted Jordan鈥檚 key role in addressing regional security challenges.
Meanwhile, the coalition received a delegation from the Bangladesh Defense Services Command and Staff College in Riyadh.
Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Qurashi, the coalition鈥檚 assistant military commander, welcomed the delegation and highlighted the importance of familiarizing them with the coalition鈥檚 efforts to combat all forms of terrorism.
The delegation was briefed on the coalition鈥檚 mechanisms, including its strategic initiatives, training programs, and counterterrorism operations.