NEW YORK, US – Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in countering terrorism and exchanging experiences.
“The memorandum will enhance cooperation, exchange of experiences, training of youth and those concerned with the country in combating terrorism, and increase cooperation with the United Nations office to support international efforts in the field of combating terrorism,” Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation  Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan said on Friday in a statement to KUNA.
Al-Mashaan noted that the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, praised Kuwait’s role in the fight against terrorism.
He said that the MoU was one of the most important memorandums of understanding signed in this regard.
He added that a training program for Kuwaitis and the establishment of special workshops in the field of combating terrorism was discussed.
An invitation was extended to Voronkov to visit Kuwait.
Al-Mashaan reaffirmed the country’s constant endeavor to strengthen international partnerships in the field of combating terrorism and that it has become a close partner of the international community, which clearly reflected its active role in regional and international arenas.
