RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi received Azerbaijan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shahin bin Shaker Abdullayev and an accompanying delegation at the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed topics of mutual interest. Abdullayev was also briefed on the coalition’s efforts in fighting terrorism on the intellectual, media and military levels, as well as in combating financing. The Azeri delegation was further informed about the coalition’s role in coordinating the efforts of member states, along with the latest developments and updates concerning terrorist groups and events worldwide, and the coalition’s monitoring and surveillance mechanisms in this regard. Abdullayev commended the coalition’s efforts in combating and eliminating the scourge of terrorism, in partnership with international organizations and alliances dedicated to combating terror and violent extremism. He acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in supporting the coalition and its commitment to eradicating the roots of terrorism and criminal groups. Meanwhile, Al-Moghedi underscored Azerbaijan’s strategic importance on the international stage and its active role in counterterrorism. He emphasized the coalition’s desire to admit Azerbaijan as a member state as part of efforts to combat terrorism.