First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Chairs Regular Meeting of the Supreme Civil Defense Committee

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who also chairs the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, chaired the regular meeting of the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense this Thursday evening. The meeting was attended by representatives of government institutions and entities, in light of current regional developments, to review readiness levels and preparedness measures, follow up on action plans, and coordinate joint efforts among various entities to ensure the continuity of essential services and strengthen the country’s security and safety framework.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah listened during the meeting to briefings on the preparedness of military and security agencies, the stages of approved emergency plans, and cooperation mechanisms among them, all aimed at enhancing performance efficiency and response speed under various circumstances. He also received briefings on food security measures and the availability of sufficient quantities of essential commodities to meet local demand and needs, as reported by the Union of Associations, ensuring the needs of citizens and residents are met. Additionally, the readiness of the education and health sectors, health centers, and the availability of necessary medical supplies were reviewed, along with the preparedness of all other relevant entities.

Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of integrated efforts and continuous cooperation among various state institutions around the clock, maintaining the highest levels of readiness to ensure the provision of essential needs, continuity of services, and the preservation of everyone’s security and safety, thereby enhancing reassurance and stability in society. (End) A.J.R.