Defense Minister Attends 23rd Meeting of the GCC Joint Defense Council in Manama
The Kuwaiti Minister of Defense participated in the Joint Defense Council meeting in Bahrain to discuss developing the military system and making decisions to enhance readiness and joint defense.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, participated in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, today, Tuesday, in the 23rd session of the Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was attended by the defense ministers of the GCC states and GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi.
In a statement received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry of Defense said that the meeting discussed a number of topics and issues related to developing the framework of joint Gulf military operations, alongside adopting several decisions and approving recommendations aimed at enhancing integration among the armed forces of the GCC states and strengthening their readiness and defensive capabilities.
During the meeting, the defense ministers approved the establishment of an advanced command for the Unified Military Command in the State of Kuwait and the allocation of appropriate forces to it.
The defense ministers also expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Their Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries, may God protect and safeguard them, for their continuous support of joint military operations and their keen interest in developing the Gulf defense system.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the defense ministers emphasized that joint Gulf defense efforts represent an impenetrable barrier against various risks and threats, and a protective shield for safeguarding national interests and economic resources, while advancing their trajectory toward greater security and prosperity.
