Deputy Interior Minister Discusses Strengthening Joint Security Cooperation with Turkish Interior Ministry Deputy - Sarmad
The Kuwaiti Deputy Minister of Interior discussed ways to enhance security cooperation and combat organized crime with his Turkish counterpart during an official visit to Kuwait.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahab, held talks with Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior Kobra Guran Yigitbasi to explore ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries.
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 Turkey, Mohammed Al-Shaboub, as part of Major General Al-Wahab’s visit to friendly Turkey.
The statement noted that Major General Al-Wahab conveyed greetings and appreciation from the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Youssef 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 and distinguished relations between Kuwait and friendly 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 transnational crimes, as well as leveraging modern technologies and best security practices to improve performance and security readiness.
Additionally, the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and his accompanying delegation visited the Turkish Operations Room, where they reviewed the operational procedures, systems, and modern technologies used in managing and monitoring security operations, and heard explanations on coordination, response mechanisms, and handling reports and incidents.
Major General Al-Wahab stressed 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 Kobra 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 both friendly countries.
