Kuwait, UN discuss cybersecurity and communication

NEW YORK: Kuwait’s delegation discussed at a UN round table the prospects of enhancing capacities in the realm of security technology, communication, and strengthening cybersecurity. The Kuwaiti delegation, headed by President of the National Cybersecurity Center Mohammad Boakri, took part in the high-level meetings during which the officials discussed with peers from other nations the optimum means for enhancing cyber security and stimulating the international community to exert greater efforts at this level.

Boakri, during the round table talks at the UN headquarters, touched on governance and challenges facing the efforts to solidify cybersecurity in the State of Kuwait. The Kuwaiti delegation included the Deputy Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs, Mohammad Al-Amiri, and the Director of Information Technology at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Al-Qadiri.

Strong partnerships

In another development, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya said Kuwait strongly appreciates its partnerships with neighboring and friendly countries as part of the country’s stable policies towards regional and international events. In a statement to KUNA on Saturday, Minister Al-Yahya noted that Kuwait is exerting great efforts to enhance its regional and leadership roles in key issues.

The recent visits of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to friendly countries are part of Kuwait’s deep historic ties with its partners, said the minister. He added that His Highness’ visits included talks on key regional and international political topics, mainly the situation in Gaza. During the visits, His Highness the Amir also signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding related to the economy and investment, Al-Yahya said. — KUNA