Deputy Interior Minister Discusses Enhancing Security Cooperation and Coordination with Turkish Counterpart

Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahayeb held talks with Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kubra Guran Yigitbasi to explore ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two friendly nations.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior stated in a press release 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-Wahayeb’s visit to the friendly Republic of Turkey.

The statement noted that Major General Al-Wahayeb conveyed greetings and appreciation from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousuf 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 and drug trafficking and smuggling, 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 operational procedures, modern systems, and technologies used in managing and monitoring security operations, and heard explanations regarding coordination, response mechanisms, and handling of reports and incidents.

Major General Al-Wahayeb 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 partnerships with friendly countries and developing joint operational mechanisms to address security challenges and consolidate the foundations of security and stability.

For her part, Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kubra Guran Yigitbasi emphasized the importance of continuing joint work and exchanging expertise between the two sides to serve mutual interests and enhance the security and stability of the two friendly nations.