US assistant secretary of treasury discuss anti-suicide efforts with Egypt

US Assistant Secretary of Treasury Daniel Glaser met with senior officials in Cairo on cooperation to dismantle cells of funds of Daesh.

A press release issued by the US embassy in Cairo said Glaser discussed with the officials of the foreign and interior ministries of Egypt and officials of the Central Bank of Egypt joint strategies to deny the terrorist group access to the international financial system and best ways to coordinate efforts in this regard.

Glaser said his country works with its regional partners including Egypt to take serious step to isolate Daesh and prevent it from using its wealth.

He said he came to Cairo to boost its strength in combating terror and develop joint cooperation particularly to fight groups affiliated to Daesh in northern Africa.

Glaser said Washington looks forward to continuing partnership with Cairo to manage together to fight Daesh.

Glaser was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 27, 2011 to serve as Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing in the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. As Assistant Secretary, Glaser is responsible for helping to formulate and coordinate counterterrorist financing and anti-money laundering policies and strategies for the Department.

Glaser served previously as Treasury’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes from November 2004 to May 2011. He was responsible for developing and coordinating policies to protect the U.S. and international financial systems from abuse related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Glaser also served as the Head of the U.S. Delegation to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the premier international anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing body.

Sources: MENA