Kuwait-Turkey Security Cooperation to Combat Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking
Kuwait's Interior Minister meets his Turkish counterpart to enhance security cooperation and combat drugs
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior said in a press statement on Tuesday that this came during a meeting attended by Kuwait’s ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Mohammed Al-Shobaki, as part of Major General Al-Wahib’s visit to the friendly Republic of Turkey.
The statement noted that Major General Al-Wahib conveyed greetings and appreciation from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, to the Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior, emphasizing his commitment to developing areas of joint cooperation and exchanging expertise between the security agencies of the two countries, reflecting the deep, distinguished relations between the State of Kuwait and the friendly Republic of Turkey.
The meeting also addressed several security issues of mutual interest, foremost among them combating organized crime, drug trafficking and smuggling, and enhancing information-sharing mechanisms and coordination among relevant authorities, particularly in confronting cross-border crimes, as well as leveraging modern technologies and best security practices to improve performance efficiency and security readiness.
Additionally, the Deputy Minister of Interior and his accompanying delegation visited the Turkish Operations Room, where they reviewed the operational procedures, systems, and modern technologies used in managing and monitoring security operations, and heard explanations on coordination, response mechanisms, and handling reports and incidents.
Major General Al-Wahib stressed that the visit reflects the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and his commitment to expanding the scope of security partnership with friendly countries and developing joint operational mechanisms to confront security challenges and consolidate the foundations of security and stability.
For her part, Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kobra Guran Yigitbasi emphasized the importance of continuing joint work and exchanging expertise between the two sides to serve mutual interests and contribute to enhancing the security and stability of the two friendly countries.
