Deputy Interior Minister Discusses Enhancing Joint Security Coordination with Turkish Deputy Interior Minister
Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahayb discussed with the Turkish Deputy Interior Minister ways to enhance security coordination and combat organized crime during an official visit to Istanbul.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Istanbul, September 29 (KUNA) -- Assistant Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahib held talks with Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kobra Guran Yigitbasi to explore ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior said in a press statement on Tuesday that the meeting took place in the presence of Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Mohammed Al-Shaboub, 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, emphasizing his commitment to developing areas of joint work and exchanging expertise between the security agencies of the two countries, reflecting the deep, distinguished relations between 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 strengthening mechanisms for information exchange and coordination among competent authorities, particularly in confronting transnational crimes. It also covered leveraging modern technologies and best security practices to enhance performance efficiency and security readiness.
Additionally, the Assistant Minister of Interior and his accompanying delegation visited the Turkish Operations Room, where they reviewed work procedures and the modern systems and technologies used in managing and monitoring security operations. They also received a briefing on coordination, response mechanisms, and procedures for handling reports and incidents.
Major General Al-Wahib affirmed that the visit reflects the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, underscoring his commitment to expanding the scope of security partnership with friendly countries and developing joint work mechanisms to address security challenges and consolidate the foundations of security and stability.
For her part, Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kobra Guran Yigitbasi stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts and exchanging expertise between the two sides to serve mutual interests and contribute to enhancing the security and stability of the two friendly countries. (End) H.M. / M.A.A.
