Defense Minister Participates in 23rd Meeting of the Joint Defense Council of GCC States in Manama
Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali participates in the 23rd Joint Defense Council meeting in Bahrain with Jassem Al-Bedaiwi.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali, participated in Manama, the Bahraini capital, on Tuesday in the 23rd session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Common Defense Council meeting, attended by the defense ministers of the GCC states and GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Bedawi.
The Ministry of Defense said in a statement received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the meeting discussed several topics and issues related to developing the framework for joint Gulf military operations, alongside adopting a number of decisions and endorsing recommendations aimed at supporting integration among the armed forces of the GCC states and enhancing their readiness and defensive capabilities.
During the meeting, the defense ministers approved the establishment of an advanced command for the Unified Military Command in Kuwait and the allocation of appropriate forces to it.
The defense ministers also expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Their Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC states, for their continuous support of the joint military operations and their keen interest in developing the Gulf defense framework.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the defense ministers emphasized that joint Gulf defense efforts represent an impenetrable barrier against various risks and threats, and a protective shield for safeguarding national interests and economic resources, while advancing the path toward greater security and prosperity.
