To highlight the concepts and causes of terrorism and the historical, ideological and cultural developments fuelling terrorism in human communities;

To illustrate the relationships between terrorism and money laundering on one hand and between it and narcotics and arms trafficking on the other;

To identify the structural aspects, composition and working patterns of terrorist organizations;

To share the experiences of participating countries and international organizations in combating international terrorism and to exchange information and expertise;

To reach practical conclusions and suggestions to support international efforts in fighting terrorism.