UAE becomes member of Interpol’s key committee

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has joined the Interpol’s Global Congress on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats Steering Committee, an affirmation of the UAE’s pioneering and central role in supporting international collective efforts to enhance global safety and stability.

With this membership, the UAE becomes the first GCC country to join the Committee.

Interpol has decided to welcome it as a new member of its Steering Committee. The Steering Committee meeting, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi. The two-day event features high-level international participation and focuses on advancing global cooperation to address chemical threats and strengthen the international security framework in this critical field.

The Steering Committee is a multi-sector, multinational advisory body established in 2022 to define the priorities and activities of the Global Congress on Chemical Security and Emerging Threats.

Working in collaboration with Interpol and international partners within a network of over 2000 global experts, the Committee aims to enhance nations’ capabilities to prevent and combat chemical terrorism through knowledge exchange and best practices.

Members of the Steering Committee play a vital role in shaping the priorities and initiatives of the INTERPOL Global Congress, allowing them to contribute directly to strategic and operational decision-making and implementation.

During the opening session, Brigadier Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Assistant Undersecretary for Security Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, welcomed the international delegations and experts in attendance.

He emphasised that hosting this important global event reflects the UAE’s strong commitment to supporting international cooperation and global initiatives to enhance chemical security and address emerging threats, thereby contributing to international peace and stability.

Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Mansoori, Commander of the Special Security Forces at the Ministry of Interior and the UAE’s and GCC’s appointed representative to the advisory body, stated: “The UAE’s membership in the Steering Committee is an extension of its longstanding commitment to promoting international cooperation and knowledge exchange, reaffirming its status as an active partner in the global security system.”

Representatives from international organisations and institutions attending the meeting expressed their appreciation to the UAE for hosting this significant gathering and commended its continued efforts to support international cooperation and strengthen collective capacities to confront chemical threats. They noted that the meeting serves as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and developing joint response mechanisms that contribute to building a safer and more stable world.

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