42nd Arab interior ministers meeting concludes with 'constructive outcomes' for joint Arab security

ISTANBUL/ANKARA

The Arab Interior Ministers Council affirmed that its latest meeting resulted in "constructive outcomes that will positively impact the future of joint Arab security efforts."

In a statement following the meeting held on Sunday in the Tunisian capital Tunis, the council said the 42nd session achieved "several significant results that will contribute to enhancing joint Arab security cooperation."

The session was attended by several Arab interior ministers, representatives from regional and international organizations, as well as high-ranking security delegations, according to the statement.

During the meeting, the ministers discussed key security threats facing the Arab region, including terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and illegal migration, as well as other forms of transnational organized crime.

They emphasized their commitment "to strengthening and advancing joint Arab security initiatives to ensure greater stability and security for all Arab nations."

During the meeting, the council also renewed its confidence in Mohammed bin Ali Koman as the secretary-general for another term.

The council, established in 1982, aims to strengthen and coordinate cooperation among Arab states in internal security and crime prevention. It oversees five specialized Arab security offices under the supervision of the secretary-general.