HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council that discussed regional developments and the latest events in the area, following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

During the meeting, HH the Amir was briefed on efforts exerted by various authorities in the country and the coordination between them to face any emergency.

HH the Amir also provided the council members with directives to take all necessary measures and precautions to preserve national security and stability. HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with senior Ministers and defense officials, attended the meeting.

Kuwait welcomes US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, applauding the United States’ and Qatar’s efforts that led to the agreement, Kuwait News Agency reported.

This announcement is a first step towards de-escalation and restoring security and stability in the region, the Ministry said, expressing hope that it would reflect positively on efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on the occupied Palestinian territories. Kuwait reiterates its strong support for dialogue and diplomacy in resolving regional and international conflicts, the Ministry concluded.

Authorities in Kuwait have stepped up emergency measures at all levels during the armed hostilities to ensure the security and protection of the country. Specialized centers have been closely monitoring radiation and pollution levels following Israeli and US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear plants.