**EU Countries Align with Measures Against Terror Groups**
The European Union has issued a statement on behalf of its member countries. They have agreed to take measures against terrorist groups ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda.
**New Decision Adopted**
On March 17, the EU Council adopted a new decision that adds one entity to the list of banned groups. This means that certain individuals and organizations will be considered as being associated with these terrorist groups.
**Countries in Region Agree**
Several countries from the region have agreed to align with this EU decision. These include Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine. They will make sure that their national policies are in line with the EU’s requirements.
**Importance of Unity**
The European Union welcomes this agreement from partner countries. It emphasizes the importance of a unified approach to maintaining international peace and security.