Top NATO and Russian officials have gathered in Rome to discuss how they can increase cooperation in fighting terrorism.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov and NATO Secretary General George Robertson are among those taking part in the one-day conference Monday.

the Associated Press quotes Mr. Robertson in his opening remarks as saying intensified cooperation between Russia and NATO is an essential pillar in the battle against terrorism.

The Rome conference follows a global security meeting in Munich, Germany, where Mr. Ivanov renewed Russia's support for the U.S. led war on terrorism. He stressed that the war requires a coordinated international response, including better intelligence sharing to help prevent future attacks.

Some information for this report provided by AP and AFP.

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