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Defense Minister inspects progress of Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy project
Defense Minister inspects progress of Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy project
AICMC, Interpol explore enhanced security cooperation
KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah conducted a field visit Thursday to the site of the new Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy, reaffirming the ministry's commitment to advancing strategic projects that bolster the infrastructure of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and enhance the military education environment. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the importance of closely monitoring progress to ensure the project adheres to approved timelines and meets the highest technical and engineering standards.
During the visit, the minister received a detailed briefing from project officials outlining the stages of implementation, current completion rates, and future plans to finalize construction in accordance with the needs of the academy's educational and training programs. Sheikh Abdullah also toured several facilities and buildings currently under construction, where he was updated on the execution phases and on-site developments. He was received by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, along with Brigadier General Abdullah Al-Terkait, Commander of the Ali Al-Sabah Military College, and a number of senior officers and engineers overseeing the project.
Security cooperation
In another development, Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council (AICMC) Dr Mohammad Koman held talks Thursday with Interpol officials to strengthen joint security cooperation, on the sidelines of the 2025 INTERPOL Partners Conference, held under the theme 'Investing in a Safer World' at the AICMC's headquarters in Lyon, France.
In a statement, the AICMC said Dr Koman praised Interpol's leadership, particularly the role of its president in representing Arab perspectives within the international security body. He also met with Interpol Secretary General Valdisi Urquiza to discuss bolstering collaboration under the cooperation agreement signed between the two entities in 2022. Both sides agreed to pursue joint initiatives aligned with the agreement, aiming to reinforce security cooperation and implement coordinated activities in support of shared goals. — KUNA
