Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah received Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya at the Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Coast Guard base camp at Sheikh Jaber Bridge.
A statement by the General Department of Security Relations and Media of the Interior Ministry said that Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef received Minister Al-Faraya in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry for Border Security, Major General Mujbil bin Shawq and the Director General of the Administration of the Coast Guard, Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Yousef Al-Sabah.
The visit comes under the frameworks of strengthening security cooperation and the exchange of capabilities between Kuwait and Jordan, including evaluation of the preparedness of the General administration of the Coast Guard in its role of safeguarding the regional waters and maritime borders.
Last week, Kuwait National Guard celebrated the graduation of the joint basic commando course held by the Protection and Reinforcement Command. The event was held under the patronage of National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and saw participation from members of the Kuwaiti Army and the Ministry of Interior.
Lieutenant General Hashem Al-Rifai, Undersecretary of the National Guard, addressed the ceremony, emphasizing the Guard’s commitment to high-quality and specialized training. He highlighted the importance of staying abreast of the latest developments in military science and ensuring military and security units are equipped with cutting-edge weapons and technology.
Lieutenant General Al-Rifai praised the graduates for their exceptional skills, fighting spirit, and unwavering commitment to defending Kuwait. He called them a critical component in the nation’s defense and security.
He also conveyed the congratulations of National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Deputy National Guard Chief Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, , Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
In his remarks, Al-Rifai underscored the significance of cooperation and experience-sharing between the National Guard, the Army, and the Ministry of Interior. He expressed his gratitude to the course organizers, trainers, and supervisors for their dedication in helping the graduates reach such high standards of excellence.
The ceremony featured a series of combat demonstrations by the commandos, showcasing their superior skills and capabilities in various operations. The participants displayed expertise in storming operations, group engagement, airdrops, close combat, and overcoming challenges in diverse conditions. These skills not only build confidence but also prepare the graduates to contribute to maintaining the nation’s security as a united force across the army, police, and National Guard.
The event was attended by senior leaders and officers from the National Guard, Ministries of Defense and Interior, Military Attachés from various Embassies, and the families of the graduates. (Source & Photo © Kuwait Ministry of Interior/KUNA)
