Kuwait: Full Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Regarding Houthi Attacks on Civilian Facilities

Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahib chaired the Kuwait delegation participating in the meeting of Deputy Ministers of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the sister Kingdom of Bahrain, in preparation for the 43rd meeting of the Interior Ministers of the GCC states, with the participation of representatives of the General Secretariat.

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said that representatives of member states discussed the issues raised by the General Secretariat and topics related to joint periodic meetings in various security fields, with a view to submitting recommendations to the Interior Ministers of the GCC states at their upcoming meeting.

Major General Al-Wahib emphasized Kuwait’s steadfast support and full solidarity with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks that targeted civilian facilities and resulted in innocent casualties. He expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of these attacks, which pose a threat to the security and stability of Saudi Arabia and the entire region.

He also stressed the importance of intensifying security coordination and cooperation among GCC states to address evolving security challenges, continuing to develop human and technical capacities, and exchanging expertise, all of which contribute to enhancing the efficiency and readiness of security agencies.

He pointed to the importance of expanding digital transformation projects among the Interior Ministries of GCC states, accelerating the exchange of information and data among security agencies, and strengthening electronic integration in services and procedures, thereby supporting the development of the security work system and improving institutional performance.

At the conclusion of his speech, Major General Al-Wahib expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the sister Kingdom of Bahrain for the warm reception, generous hospitality, and efforts made to ensure the success of the meeting, commending the General Secretariat of the GCC for its preparation and organization.

In a related development, Bahraini Interior Minister First Class General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahib at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in the capital, Manama, as part of his reception of the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of Deputy Ministers of Interior of the GCC countries.

Major General Al-Wahib conveyed greetings from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousif to the Bahraini Interior Minister, expressing his thanks and appreciation for his generosity and warm reception, and commending the Kingdom of Bahrain, in its capacity as chair of the current GCC presidency, for its effective management of the preparatory meetings and the meetings of Their Highnesses, Excellencies, and Honors the Interior Ministers of the GCC states.

The Bahraini Interior Minister emphasized that cooperation and coordination among GCC states form the basis for effectively addressing security challenges and emergency situations, praising the care and support afforded to the progress of Gulf security cooperation by the leaders of the GCC states, which enhances cooperation and security stability.

Welcoming the heads of delegations, the Bahraini Interior Minister highlighted the importance of the preparatory meeting in discussing security issues and formulating recommendations to be submitted to Their Highnesses, Excellencies, and Honors the Interior Ministers of the GCC states during their 43rd meeting, contributing to the development of joint Gulf security efforts. He wished the meeting’s proceedings success and prosperity, in the interest of the security, stability, and well-being of the GCC states and their peoples.