KUWAIT: National Guard Undersecretary Hashem Al-Refaei met with the International Association of Gendarmeries or Affiliated Corps (FIEP) in Portugal under the banner of globalization threats and security to discuss drug, human trafficking, and the dangers of globalization in the world.

The undersecretary sent the regards of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah the Amir of Kuwait and his deputy HH Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in remembrance of their support of the National Guard to join the association and tackle  the most important challenges they face due to globalization. The dangers necessitate teamwork and cooperation to unify standard so as to face them. The National Guard played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait.

The second meeting will discuss ways to improve mutual cooperation between countries and members as well as - to exchange experiences when using modern cyber systems in training and communication. The Kuwait National Guard will host the next FIEP meeting in November next year. The meeting was concluded with the affirmation and signing of plans and memos for the next year as well as the subjects that they will be discussing.