Kuwait and Russia discuss enhancing cooperation in emergency response, early warning, and protection of critical infrastructure
A Russian proposal to draft a memorandum of understanding, train Kuwaiti personnel, and exchange expertise in the use of artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles
Kuwait and Russia discussed today, on Saturday, the enhancement of cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two countries in the fields of security, emergencies, and the protection of critical infrastructure and facilities. The discussions also covered the use of robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence applications, early warning systems, and emergency response mechanisms.
This came during a meeting held by Major General Hamad Al-Munifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, with Roman Korininen, Deputy Head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th International Salon for Means and Equipment for Ensuring Security (Integrated Security), held in the Russian city of Kazan.
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During the meeting, Korininen emphasized the importance of Kuwaiti participation in the salon’s activities, noting that holding such international forums represents a significant opportunity to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise among specialists from various countries around the world.
The Russian official outlined several proposed areas of cooperation between the two sides, particularly in training Kuwaiti personnel at educational institutions affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. He highlighted the specialized expertise and advanced material and technical capabilities of these institutions.
Korininen also invited Kuwaiti experts and specialists to visit the new training ground in Kazan, which is equipped with the latest simulation devices and technologies used to train emergency and rescue personnel, allowing them to observe the Russian experience and benefit from its capabilities.
The meeting also addressed the Russian side’s interest in the Kuwaiti experience in protecting critical infrastructure from modern threats, alongside discussions on ways to exchange expertise and cooperate in the use of robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence applications, early warning systems, and emergency response mechanisms.
In the context of strengthening the legal frameworks for cooperation between the two countries, Korininen proposed drafting a memorandum of understanding between the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, with a view to signing it during an upcoming visit by a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations to Kuwait in 2027.
For his part, Major General Al-Munifi affirmed Kuwait’s readiness to continue developing cooperation and exchanging expertise with the Russian side in the fields of security and emergencies, thereby enhancing the capabilities of relevant authorities and supporting the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples.
Kuwait’s participation in the 16th International Salon (Integrated Security) aligns with its interest in strengthening international cooperation and exchanging expertise in crisis and emergency management, as well as the protection of facilities and critical infrastructure. It also aims to stay abreast of the latest technologies and practices used in handling risks and emergency situations.
The salon’s activities feature participation from Gulf countries alongside Kuwait, with delegations and representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. This reflects the event’s importance as an international platform for exchanging experiences and expertise in security, safety, emergencies, and the protection of critical facilities.
The Kuwaiti delegation participating in the salon includes Major Mansour Al-Hashash, Director General of the General Administration of Civil Defense, while the Kuwaiti Embassy in Russia is represented by Counselor Ahmad Al-Buwayjan.
