Al-Yousef: Enhancing coordination and integration between military and security entities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef conducted an inspection tour of the Salima and Abdali border crossings and 19 northern border checkpoints, accompanied by a number of security leaders from the Ministries of Defense and Interior. During his visit to the northern border checkpoints, Sheikh Al-Yousef conveyed greetings from the highest political leadership and expressed deep appreciation for the sincere efforts and dedication of the personnel stationed there in fulfilling their national duty and bearing the responsibilities of safeguarding Kuwait’s security and protecting its borders. He also inspected the operations room and reviewed the level of readiness, commending the sense of responsibility, discipline, and vigilance displayed by the staff, while praising their continuous commitment, which embodies loyalty to the nation and fidelity in discharging their trust.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that safeguarding Kuwait’s borders is a national trust that demands constant vigilance and maintaining the highest levels of readiness, affirming his confidence in his personnel’s ability to shoulder responsibility and continue performing their duties, while enhancing coordination and integration among military and security agencies to preserve the country’s security and stability.

Minister Al-Yousef then followed up on the progress of construction, development, and preparatory works at the Salima crossing, which are underway to accommodate crowds attending the Saudi Super Cup matches hosted by Kuwait. He directed that the completion of these works be closely monitored and that coordination among relevant entities be strengthened to finalize all necessary preparations.

At the Abdali crossing, Sheikh Al-Yousef reviewed the ongoing construction and development activities and assessed the level of security readiness, ensuring that development efforts align with the requirements for securing the crossing, enhancing operational efficiency, and guaranteeing smooth flow of entry and exit movements, while adhering to established security procedures.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that land crossings serve as Kuwait’s primary face to the world, and that welcoming guests is a shared responsibility. He underscored the necessity of ensuring facility readiness and expediting procedures, while adding services and amenities that meet travelers’ needs and provide comfort, alongside providing necessary facilitations for fans of the Saudi Super Cup, thereby reflecting Kuwait’s generosity and hospitality.