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A PLANNED joint police authority will help further cement security co-operation among GCC countries, Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa has said.
The GCC Police Authority, being developed under the UAE’s support, will be a major expertise exchanging system that will serve as a base for security co-ordination, he said.
Gen Shaikh Rashid was speaking as he chaired the 38th meeting of the GCC Interior Ministers.
The meeting was held in Bahrain, with the participation of GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef bin Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf.
Gen Shaikh Rashid highlighted the importance of joint GCC work to reinforce civil protection and ensure regional security.
“I assert the importance of reviewing and reinforcing civil protection procedures through exchanging expertise and learning about scientific experiences to achieve the highest level of protection and general safety,” he said
The meeting reviewed various security topics that promote co-operation and co-ordination to enhance performance and face challenges and rapid regional and international changes.
The ministers also commended Bahrain’s alternative penalties programme, reformation centres and the open prison initiative.
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