KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah poses for a group photo during the tour. - Defense Ministry

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah stressed Friday cooperation between the personnel of both defense and interior ministries is essential to safeguard national security, stability and territorial integrity. The minister made the remark while making an inspection tour of various military and police sites in the northern part of the country, the Ministry of Defense said in a press release.

He conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Minister to the staff for their dedication, devotion and sacrifice for the sake of their homeland. During the tour, the defense minister listened to an articulate explanation on the personnel's duties, tasks and preparedness, and military-police joint coordination, cooperation and exercises.

He appreciated the great role and sincere efforts of all military and security units in preserving the country's national security, stability and territorial integrity, while underlining that it is crucial to remain vigilant and prepared to defend the homeland. - KUNA