Kuwait and Iraq: Enhancing Security and Media Cooperation

A joint meeting was held today, Thursday, between the Kuwaiti and Iraqi sides, attended by several security and military leaders from both brotherly countries, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation and joint coordination and exchange expertise in areas of mutual interest.

At the outset of the meeting, the Kuwaiti side welcomed His Excellency Major General Dr. Saad Maan, Head of the Security Media Cell, and his accompanying delegation, emphasizing the deep fraternal ties between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq, and the commitment to continuing the development of cooperation and coordination frameworks between the competent authorities in both countries.

The meeting discussed several common topics and issues, foremost among them enhancing security and military media cooperation, developing coordination mechanisms to highlight efforts, and exchanging information.

The meeting also addressed ways to strengthen media coordination in confronting rumors and curbing their spread through rapid monitoring, response, and handling, alongside enhancing direct communication channels between the competent authorities in both countries to ensure swift responses to events and developments.

The Kuwaiti delegation included Major General Majbel Fahd Al-Rashidi, Head of the Border Security and Coast Guard Affairs Sector; Brigadier General Nasser Eid Al-Busaili, Director General of the General Administration of Security Relations and Media; Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense; Colonel Yousef Anbar, Assistant Advisor to the Director General of the General Administration of Security Relations and Media; Colonel Mishaari Ahmed Al-Samhan, Head of the Security Media Department; and Colonel Mohammed Al-Mutawa, Head of the Strategic Media and Communications Branch.