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Experts and officials from the Mano River Union member states of Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, have expressed their desire to come up with consensual strategies to fight against terrorism.
Yolande Tano, a technical adviser from Cote d'Ivoire's African Integration ministry, reminded participants at a meeting on Wednesday in Abidjan, that collective preservation of peace and security in the sub-region will help to end any terrorist threat.
According to Tano, sub-regional efforts are needed to overcome other challenges such as maritime insecurity.
"It is important to act promptly and effectively against maritime piracy which constitutes another phenomenon whose consequences will be catastrophic for our countries," she noted.
Guinea's deputy army chief Gen. Mohammed Bangoura said the fight against terrorism needs to be intensified and reinforced.
"To win the war against terrorism, we need to start sharing intelligence reports," Bangoura said.
In a recent message to his fellow citizens, Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara said the country was "firmly" anchored in the fight against terrorism, reiterating that Cote d'Ivoire will continue working alongside the international community to fight the scourge.
The Mano River Union, which is comprised of Guinea, Cote d' Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, was created in 1973 with an objective of promoting economic cooperation and regional integration.
(APD)
