Secretary of State John Kerry discussed on Saturday the threat of the Takfiri group ISIL with the head of the Arab League, ahead of the group’s next round of discussions.

Secretary of State John Kerry discussed on Saturday the threat of the Takfiri group ISIL with the head of the Arab League, ahead of the group's next round of discussions.

Kerry and Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi "discussed the need for the Arab League and its members to take a strong position in the coalition that is developing against ISIL," a senior State Department official said.

They also spoke of "the importance of decisive action to stop the flow of foreign fighters, counter ISIL's financing and combat its incitement," the official added.

Both men agreed that Iraq is on the frontline in the struggle against ISIL "and that Iraq, the United States, the region, and the international community must stand together to assist Iraq in facing this threat," the official said.   

The Arab League is to hold a ministerial meeting in Cairo on Sunday to address fast-moving changes in the region.