Original Audio Recording with remarks in French and English
News sources quoted from: The Washington Institute
Media www.rajawalisiber.com – The United States and France are longstanding partners in the field of counterterrorism. Both played prominent roles in the territorial defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and they also cooperate closely in the Sahel. In the context of today’s evolving domestic and international terrorist threats, The Washington Institute was pleased to host a virtual Policy Forum with Laurent Nuñez, one of France’s most senior and experienced security officials, to discuss his country’s CT priorities and prospects for transatlantic cooperation.
Laurent Nuñez has served as France’s National Coordinator for Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism since 2020. His office is part of the French Presidential Administration and coordinates the French intelligence community, police, and judicial services involved in counterterrorism matters. Previously, he served in a wide array of government positions, including junior minister and head of the DGSI, the agency in charge of domestic security and intelligence issues.