Commander of the Kuwait Air Force Maj Gen (Pilot) Fahad Al-Khuraini discussed joint military cooperation with Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu during an official visit to Turkey, Kuwait’s General Staff said in a statement on Thursday.
The two sides discussed military cooperation, exchanging expertise and ways to strengthen bilateral military relations, the statement said. The visit, by Al-Khuraini and an accompanying military delegation, aimed to strengthen military ties and develop defense cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Khuraini also met his Turkish counterpart, Turkish Air Force Commander General Rifat Dalkiran, to discuss strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two air forces and exchanging expertise to raise capabilities and readiness.
The Kuwaiti delegation also visited defense electronics company ASELSAN and was briefed on its main defense technologies and systems.
Founded in 1975, ASELSAN combines five decades of engineering excellence with a growing global presence. The company delivers innovative products, services, and integrated system solutions for critical military and industrial missions, with core competencies in radar, electronic warfare, guidance, electro-optics, and information and communication technologies.
Beyond defense, ASELSAN also provides high-value solutions in civilian fields such as transportation, security, automation, and healthcare.
Powered by 15,000 highly skilled professionals, ASELSAN exports its products and systems to 99 countries and maintains a direct presence in 25 countries, operating as a trusted global solution provider.
In another development, His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Wednesday took part in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which opened in the Turkish city of Antalya, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
Held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future,” the Leaders’ Summit forms part of COP31, hosted by Türkiye from 9th to 20th November.
The conference focuses on translating climate commitments into practical action and strengthening international cooperation in clean energy, climate finance and climate adaptation to advance sustainable development. (Sources & Photo © Kuwait’s General Staff/KUNA)
