The General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) has received messages of congratulations and appreciation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI - New York Field Office) and the Central intelligence agency (CIA) for the distinguished level of cooperation and advanced partnership in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of both countries. The Chief of the FBI New York Field Office expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude for the cooperation and strong support provided by the DGST, especially the timely and accurate information that helped neutralize a terrorist threat, the DGST said in a press release. This information helped expedite FBI's investigation into the U.S. soldier who was linked to ISIS and was planning a terrorist act to kill U.S. soldiers. In its message, the FBI stressed that thanks to the cooperation and strong partnership with the DGST «we are able to ensure the security of our countries and the safety of our citizens, and to protect security for all», according to the same source. The CIA headquarters in Washington, D.C. also «recognized the leadership and high level of professionalism of the DGST in joint security efforts, including those related to counter-terrorism and fighting against extremist groups», the DGST added. The Agency also expressed its consideration for the strong partnership with the DGST services. These messages of thanks and gratitude from US security agencies come in response to specific information provided by the DGST regarding the extremist activities of a US soldier who was planning terrorist acts against US interests and soldiers in the Middle East, the press release said. They underscore, once again, DGST's ongoing and unwavering commitment to strengthening international cooperation mechanisms to combat the threats of terrorism to the interests of the Kingdom and its regional and international partners, it concluded.
