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Kuwait Hosts Counter-Terrorism Forum Experts' Meeting Amid Global Cooperation Efforts

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Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs, Ambassador Hamad Al-Meshaan, emphasized the country's commitment to hosting the Counter-Terrorism Forum experts' meeting, citing the importance of strengthening global coordination and supporting international counter-terrorism objectives. The two-day meeting, jointly chaired by Kuwait and Kenya, brought together 49 representatives from 27 countries and organizations to discuss enhancing international judicial cooperation and handling evidence in terrorism cases. The event highlighted Kuwait's active role in countering terrorism, including its efforts in facilitating the repatriation of foreign terrorist fighters and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kuwait hosted the Counter-Terrorism Forum experts' meeting, with 49 representatives from 27 countries and organizations in attendance, to enhance international judicial cooperation and handle evidence in terrorism cases.
  • The meeting was jointly chaired by Kuwait and Kenya, underscoring Kuwait's commitment to global cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
  • Kuwait has previously hosted a Global Counter-Terrorism Forum workshop in October 2019 on "Disengagement, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration" with participation from 90 policymakers and experts.
  • Kuwait has facilitated the repatriation of over 1,500 foreign terrorist fighters and their families from northeastern Syria since 2018 and continues to assist partner nations in exchanging expertise and strengthening judicial cooperation.
  • Ambassador Al-Meshaan highlighted Kuwait's humanitarian commitment and dedication to promoting international peace and stability through bilateral cooperation with friendly nations.
  • Kuwait's efforts in countering terrorism are reflected in its active role in addressing the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, particularly with regards to the repatriation of individuals from Syria.

Statistics:

  • 49 representatives from 27 countries and organizations participated in the Counter-Terrorism Forum experts' meeting.
  • 1,500 foreign terrorist fighters and their families have been repatriated from northeastern Syria since 2018, with Kuwait's facilitation.
  • 90 policymakers and experts participated in Kuwait's Global Counter-Terrorism Forum workshop in October 2019 on "Disengagement, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration".
  • The meeting was jointly chaired by Kuwait and Kenya, emphasizing Kuwait's commitment to global cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.

Sources:

  • KUNA, Oct 15 - Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs and Chairman of the Committee for Implementing UN Security Council Resolutions Ambassador Hamad Al-Meshaan.

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