More united, intensified efforts needed to combat terrorism globally: experts

Politicians and experts in the Middle East said here Wednesday that more united and intensified efforts are needed to combat terrorism at a global level.

Speaking during the Amman Security Colloquium, the participants discussed the conflicts in the Arab World and the need for a region free from nuclear weapons.

"The Middle East faces several challenges and conflicts and there is a need to step up efforts in addressing these issues," Iraq's Vice President Iyad Allawi said Wednesday.

Allawi called for holding a regional Arab conference with the participation of Iran and Turkey to attain peace and security in the Middle East.

Amidst increased activities of terrorist groups in the region, there is a dire need for more collaboration, he added.

The experts also looked into nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament procedures to ensure peace and stability around the world.

The conference was held at the University of Jordan by the Arab Institute for Security Studies, Government of Netherlands, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and the Nuclear Threat Initiative.

Deborah Rosenblum, executive vice president of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, said the world is in a "complex environment" amidst the presence of many challenges in several countries around the world.

The experts also called on governments to play a key role in preventing nuclear threats.

They said more efforts are needed to stop nuclear testing too. Endit