LYON, France – The Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah, met with INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi and INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza at the Organization’s headquarters in Lyon.
The visit showcased the strength of police cooperation between INTERPOL and authorities of the State of Kuwait, and His Excellency participated in discussions on international security, innovation in law enforcement, protecting vulnerable communities and financial crime.
President Al-Raisi said:
“We are honoured to welcome the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of the Kuwait to INTERPOL, a clear symbol of the importance His Excellency places on law enforcement and global police cooperation. As we move towards a new Regional Bureau for the Middle East and North Africa I look forward to building on that strong partnership between the State of Kuwait and INTERPOL to improve security in the region and globally.”
His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah said:
“It is a great pleasure to visit INTERPOL and meet with its President, Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, its Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, and the distinguished officials of the Organization. On behalf of Kuwait’s leadership and government, I express our deep appreciation for the efforts of INTERPOL in promoting international cooperation to confront global security challenges.
“I reaffirm Kuwait’s pride in being part of this vital Organization, a cornerstone of international security and justice. We remain committed to continuing our cooperation and partnership to enhance peace, justice, and protection of lives and property worldwide.”
Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza said:
“The State of Kuwait is an important partner for INTERPOL in building security across the Middle East and globally. Our discussions on the future of policing, on terrorism and emerging crime all serve to further strengthen our cooperation and the State of Kuwait’s support for the work of INTERPOL.”
His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah was accompanied by H.E. Abdullah Al Shaheen, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to France, Commodore Sheikh Mubarak Ali Yousuf Al Sabah, General Director of the Kuwaiti Coast Guard and Brigadier Tareq B. Al Khadher, Director of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Kuwait.