During the talks, both military leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing common security challenges and fostering stability in the region. The discussions also highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance joint military exercises and training programs, aiming to improve the operational readiness and interoperability of their armed forces.
Lieutenant-General Al-Muzain praised Saudi Arabia's role in promoting regional stability and its contributions to various international military coalitions. He also commended the Saudi military's advanced capabilities and its commitment to combatting terrorism and extremism.
One of the key topics discussed was the coordination within the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC). The coalition, which includes several member states from the Muslim world, aims to combat terrorism through coordinated efforts in four main areas: intellectual, media, combating terrorist financing, and military operations. Both sides acknowledged the significant progress made by the coalition in these areas and explored further avenues for cooperation.
In addition to the bilateral discussions, the Kuwaiti delegation received a detailed briefing on the current military operations and strategic initiatives undertaken by the Saudi Armed Forces. This included an overview of the operations in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting the Yemeni government against Houthi rebels. The briefing highlighted the importance of intelligence sharing and joint operational planning in achieving strategic objectives and maintaining regional security.
High-ranking officers from both countries attended the meeting, including Major General Pilot Hamid bin Rafea Al-Omari, the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, and Major General Pilot Mohammad bin Saeed Al-Moghidi, the Acting Secretary-General of the IMCTC. Their presence underscored the depth of the military relationship between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and the shared commitment to addressing regional security concerns.
Lieutenant-General Al-Ruwaili expressed his gratitude to the Kuwaiti delegation for their visit and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's dedication to strengthening military ties with Kuwait. He highlighted the strategic importance of their partnership in maintaining peace and stability in the Gulf region.
The meeting concluded with both sides reiterating their commitment to further enhancing military cooperation and working together to address emerging security threats. The visit of the Kuwaiti military chief to Riyadh reflects the ongoing efforts by both nations to build a robust and effective security alliance capable of responding to the dynamic challenges facing the region today.