HE Dr Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), praised the high level of security cooperation and coordination between GCC states, and stressed that the “Arab Gulf Security 3” exercise is a message of decisiveness and peace
This came as HE the Secretary General on Saturday (January 29, 2021) attended the closing of the joint tactical exercise "Arab Gulf Security 3" for the security forces in the GCC, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the Eastern Province, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, Minister of Interior in KSA, and in the presence of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers of Interior in the GCC.
HE Dr Al Hajraf asserted that the security of GCC countries is one, adding that cooperation is an essential pillar in maintaining common GCC security, at the same time, he praised the high level demonstrated during the exercise, in accordance with a system of integrated joint security that raises the level of readiness and efficiency of GCC security forces.
Moreover, HE the Secretary General expressed pride in the efforts exerted by the Saudi Ministry of Interior, led by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud, to organise the drill for the third consecutive year, in implantation of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Interior of the GCC states to enhance joint cooperation, exchange experiences, and continuously develop security readiness to deal with common events and challenges.
HE Dr Al Hajraf stated that the exercise enhances the solidarity of the GCC states in warding off security threats and challenges, such as combating terrorism and organised crime. He added that the joint security work among the GCC states has achieved many distinguished achievements, including combating terrorism, establishing effective security organisations, such as the GCC Criminal Information Centre to Combat Drugs, the GCC Police and the GCC Emergency Management Centre.