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The United Kingdom welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s report on global terrorist threats and underscored the necessity of international cooperation to disrupt terrorism, address its root causes, and counter extremist narratives. The UK praised Syria and Iraq for their efforts against Da’esh, noting Syria’s recent accession to the Global Coalition against Da’esh as its 90th member and ongoing collaboration with Iraq to address the challenges posed by approximately 6,000 Da’esh detainees.

The Secretary-General’s report highlighted the persistent threat posed by Da’esh and its affiliates, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel, where coordinated attacks in Niger and Mali have demonstrated increased operational sophistication. The UK emphasized the need for a coordinated regional response and outlined its support for counter-terrorism initiatives in West Africa and the Sahel, including intelligence sharing, investigations, and counter-terrorism finance activities.

The UK also recognized the ongoing threat from ISIL-Khorasan and commended Pakistan’s role in combating the group, while offering condolences to the victims of recent violence in the Swat Valley. The statement stressed the importance of strengthening regional counter-terrorism capabilities through targeted support to initiatives such as Nigeria’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre and Côte d’Ivoire’s Counter-Terrorism Academy.

The UK welcomed the renewal of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, now in its twentieth year, as a demonstration of continued multilateral commitment. It reiterated that effective counter-terrorism must be grounded in human rights, the rule of law, and international cooperation, and expressed resolve in working with partners to combat terrorism in all forms while supporting the UN’s peace and security mandate.