Al-Wahib: Enhancing Security Agencies' Efficiency
Al-Wahib chaired Kuwait's delegation at the meeting of Gulf Interior Affairs Deputies in Bahrain, emphasizing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and intensifying security and digital cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahib chaired the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the meeting of deputy ministers of interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in preparation for the 43rd meeting of GCC interior ministers, with the participation of representatives of the General Secretariat.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said that representatives of member states discussed the issues raised by the General Secretariat and topics related to joint periodic meetings in various security fields, with a view to submitting recommendations to the interior ministers of GCC countries at their upcoming meeting.
Major General Al-Wahib emphasized Kuwait’s steadfast support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full solidarity with it in the face of Houthi attacks that targeted civilian facilities and resulted in innocent casualties. He expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of these attacks, which pose a threat to the security and stability of Saudi Arabia and the entire region.
He also stressed the importance of intensifying security coordination and cooperation among GCC countries to address evolving security challenges, continuing to develop human and technical capacities, and exchanging expertise, thereby contributing to enhancing the efficiency and readiness of security agencies. He pointed out the importance of expanding digital transformation projects among the interior ministries of GCC countries, accelerating the exchange of information and data among security agencies, and strengthening electronic integration in services and procedures, which supports the development of the security work system and improves institutional performance efficiency.
Major General Al-Wahib expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the warm reception, hospitality, and efforts made to ensure the success of the meeting, commending the General Secretariat of the GCC for its preparation and organization.
In a related development, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, First Class General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received Deputy Minister of Interior Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahib at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in the capital Manama, as part of his reception of the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of deputy ministers of interior of the GCC countries.
Major General Al-Wahib conveyed greetings from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousif to the Bahraini interior minister, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the hospitality and warm reception, and commending the Kingdom of Bahrain’s effective management as the current chair of the GCC, in organizing the preparatory meetings and the meetings of GCC interior ministers.
The Bahraini interior minister affirmed that cooperation and coordination among GCC countries form the basis for efficiently addressing security challenges and emergency circumstances, praising the care and support afforded to the progress of Gulf security cooperation by the leaders of GCC countries, which enhances cooperation and security stability.
The Minister of Interior of Bahrain welcomed the delegation heads, commending the importance of the preparatory meeting in discussing security issues and formulating recommendations to be submitted to the interior ministers of GCC countries during their 43rd meeting, thereby contributing to the development of joint Gulf security efforts, and wishing the meeting’s proceedings success and prosperity for the security, stability, and well-being of GCC countries and their peoples.
