Al-Roumi to 'Al-Efayaa': Enhancing Preventive and Operational Capabilities

The Commander of the General Fireforce, Major General Talal Al-Roumi, affirmed that, on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, which falls on October 13 each year, the State of Kuwait, under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, places great emphasis on strengthening the disaster risk management system and raising readiness and preparedness levels, thereby ensuring the protection of lives and property and safeguarding the nation’s resources and security. He stressed that Kuwait continues its efforts at the local level to develop its preventive and operational capabilities and to enhance coordination and integration among relevant authorities, while at the regional and international levels it seeks to consolidate cooperation and exchange experiences with sister and friendly countries, particularly those of the Gulf Cooperation Council, to bolster joint readiness in confronting crises and disasters. He added that Kuwait continues its humanitarian role at the international level by supporting countries and peoples affected by disasters and backing international efforts aimed at reducing their risks, in line with the objectives of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. He emphasized that disaster response is no longer limited to reacting after events occur, but has shifted toward anticipating risks and strengthening prevention and preparedness, reaffirming the General Fireforce’s ongoing commitment to developing its human and technical capacities, leveraging modern technologies, and enhancing national and international partnerships, in order to achieve an integrated system that delivers the highest levels of safety and security for society.