Algiers Conference on counterterrorism, "unique opportunity" in "the right time"

Conference on combating terrorism to be housed by Algiers on September 7 and 8 "is a unique occasion and stands at the right time," coordinator for counterterrorism at the United States Department of State Daniel Benjamin said Tuesday in an interview to APS. "This conference is a unique opportunity and stands at the right time for the states in the region, with other partner countries and organizations to discuss key aspects of the fight against terrorist threat, while working to develop new and better strategies to fight "against this threat, he said. In this regard, "we congratulate Algeria for organizing this conference and the United States are pleased to be able to participate actively." In this sense, he continues, "while the delegation of the United States will have the opportunity to discuss some of views in this regard, this is an even better opportunity for our officials to learn from experience of the other partner countries, and particularly our North African partners. "