Kuwait and Russia discuss cooperation in early warning, emergency response, and protection of critical infrastructure
Kuwait and Russia discussed enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two countries in the fields of security, emergency management, and the protection of critical infrastructure and facilities, as well as the use of robots, drones, artificial intelligence applications, early warning systems, and emergency response mechanisms.
This came during a meeting held by Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, Major General Hamad Al-Munaifi, with Roman Koreninin, Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, on the sidelines of the 16th International Salon for Security Means and Equipment, “Integrated Security,” held in the Russian city of Kazan.
Koreninin emphasized the importance of Kuwaiti participation in the salon’s activities, noting that hosting such international forums represents a vital opportunity to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise among specialists from various countries worldwide.
The Russian official outlined several proposed areas of cooperation between the two sides, particularly in training Kuwaiti personnel at educational institutions affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, highlighting the specialized expertise and advanced material and technical capabilities of these institutions.
Koreninin also invited Kuwaiti experts and specialists to visit the new training ground in Kazan, which is equipped with the latest simulation devices and technologies used to train emergency and rescue personnel, to observe the Russian experience and benefit from its capabilities.
The meeting addressed the Russian side’s interest in Kuwait’s experience in protecting critical infrastructure from modern threats, alongside exploring ways to exchange expertise and cooperate in the use of robots, drones, artificial intelligence applications, early warning systems, and emergency response mechanisms.
In the context of strengthening the legal frameworks for cooperation between the two countries, Koreninin proposed drafting a memorandum of understanding between the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, with discussions on the possibility of signing it during an upcoming visit by a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations to Kuwait in 2027.
For his part, Major General Al-Munaifi affirmed Kuwait’s readiness to continue developing cooperation and exchanging expertise with the Russian side in the fields of security and emergency management, thereby enhancing the capacities of relevant authorities and supporting the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples.
Kuwait’s participation in the 16th International Salon “Integrated Security” aligns with its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and exchanging expertise in crisis and emergency management, protecting facilities and critical infrastructure, as well as staying abreast of the latest technologies and practices used in handling risks and emergencies.
The salon’s proceedings feature Gulf participation alongside Kuwait, with delegations and representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Kingdom of Bahrain attending, underscoring the event’s significance as an international platform for exchanging experiences and expertise in security, safety, emergency management, and the protection of critical facilities.
The Kuwaiti delegation participating in the salon includes Major Mansour Al-Hushash, Director General of the General Directorate of Civil Defense, while Counselor Ahmad Al-Buwayjan represents the Embassy of Kuwait in Russia.
