Video: Al-Yousef: Border protection is a trust

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef conveyed greetings from the highest political leadership to the soldiers stationed at the northern border centers, expressing their deep appreciation for their sincere efforts, dedication to fulfilling their national duty, and the responsibilities they shoulder in safeguarding Kuwait’s security and protecting its borders.

During a tour that included the Salma and Abdali border crossings and 19 northern border centers, as well as the operations room, the Deputy Prime Minister reviewed readiness levels and commended the sense of responsibility, discipline, and vigilance demonstrated by the personnel. He praised their continuous commitment, which embodies loyalty to the nation and faithfulness in carrying out their trust.

During the tour, accompanied by several security leaders from the Ministries of Defense and Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized that protecting Kuwait’s borders is a national trust requiring constant vigilance and maintaining the highest levels of readiness. He reaffirmed his confidence in his fellow soldiers’ ability to bear responsibility and continue fulfilling their duties, while enhancing coordination and integration between military and security agencies to preserve the country’s security and stability.

He also monitored the progress of construction, development, and preparation works at the Salma crossing for the reception of fans attending the Saudi Super Cup matches hosted by Kuwait, directing that the completion of these works be followed up and that coordination among relevant entities be strengthened to finalize necessary preparations.

At the Abdali crossing, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef reviewed ongoing construction and development works, assessed security readiness, and ensured that development efforts align with the requirements for securing the crossing, improving operational efficiency, and guaranteeing smooth entry and exit flows, while adhering to established security procedures.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that land crossings serve as Kuwait’s primary face to the world, and that welcoming guests is a shared responsibility. He emphasized the need for facility readiness, swift processing of procedures, and the addition of services and facilities that meet travelers’ needs and provide comfort, alongside providing necessary facilitations for fans of the Saudi Super Cup, reflecting Kuwait’s generosity and hospitality.

For further details: A tour was conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Salma and Abdali crossings and 19 northern border centers. The Deputy Prime Minister stated regarding the soldiers on the border: “We did not enter the military except for the right to say that these are difficult days, and you are honored to protect your families inside Kuwait.”

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef conducted a tour covering the Salma and Abdali crossings and 19 northern border centers, accompanied by several security leaders from the Ministries of Defense and Interior.

A statement from the Ministry of Interior clarified that during his visit to the northern border centers, the Deputy Prime Minister conveyed greetings from the highest political leadership to the soldiers stationed there, expressing their deep appreciation for their sincere efforts, dedication to fulfilling their national duty, and the responsibilities they shoulder in safeguarding Kuwait’s security and protecting its borders. He also inspected the operations room, reviewed readiness levels, and commended the sense of responsibility, discipline, and vigilance demonstrated by the personnel, praising their continuous commitment, which embodies loyalty to the nation and faithfulness in carrying out their trust.

Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized that protecting Kuwait’s borders is a national trust requiring constant vigilance and maintaining the highest levels of readiness. He reaffirmed his confidence in his fellow soldiers’ ability to bear responsibility and continue fulfilling their duties, while enhancing coordination and integration between military and security agencies to preserve the country’s security and stability.

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, followed up on the progress of construction, development, and ongoing preparations at the Salim Al-Salem border crossing to welcome fans attending the Saudi Super Cup matches hosted by Kuwait. He directed that the work be monitored to ensure completion and enhance coordination among relevant authorities to finalize all necessary preparations.

At the Abdali border crossing, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef reviewed the construction and development works, and inspected the level of security readiness, aiming to integrate development efforts with security requirements, improve operational efficiency, and ensure smooth entry and exit flows, while adhering to established security protocols.

Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized that land border crossings represent Kuwait’s primary face to the world, and that welcoming guests is a shared responsibility. He stressed the necessity of ensuring the readiness of facilities and the swift processing of procedures, as well as adding services and amenities that meet travelers’ needs and provide comfort. He also highlighted the need to provide necessary facilitations for fans of the Saudi Super Cup, reflecting Kuwait’s generosity and hospitality.

During the tour, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior addressed his military personnel, saying: “If you need anything, or if there is anything you desire, Major General Majbel will not fall short in supporting you or providing for you. The government, praise be to God, is concerned about you, with His Highness the Amir at the forefront. However, what we need as Kuwaitis and as border security forces is to remain vigilant, because you are stationed there to protect your families residing within Kuwait. The military is only called upon during difficult times for Kuwait. Kuwait has never fallen short, and neither have we. Today, we will not fall short in supporting it. Of course, your brothers in the Army and the National Guard are also working hard to do the same work you are doing. Therefore, we truly need to cooperate with one another and remain vigilant.”