(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) DUBAI, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- Undersecretary of Kuwait's Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshal Al-Sabah underlined Monday the depth and strength Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates military relations.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah made this remark during his participation in the opening ceremony of the 19th Dubai Airshow, according to a press statement by the Ministry of Defense.
On sideline of his participation, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sabah met with the UAE Undersecretary of Defense Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Al-Alawi, the Chief of the General Staff of the UAE Armed Forces Lieutenant General Engineer Issa Al-Mazrouei and several other UAE defense officials.
Both sides discussed the latest developments in defense industries, especially the cutting-military edge technologies and systems displayed in the exhibition.
The Kuwait and UAE officials also explored avenues for cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two sisterly Arabian Gulf countries.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah conveyed the greetings of the Minister of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah, to the leadership of the UAE Ministry of Defense, congratulating them on the success of the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow.
He also expressed his appreciation for the warm UAE hospitality and reception of the Kuwaiti delegation.
Kuwait's ministries of defense and interior and the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority are participating in the event.
This participation reflects the depth of bilateral relations and the integration between the aviation sectors of the two brotherly countries, added the statement.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah and Chairman of the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah visited the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior's pavilion at the exhibition, where they viewed a police helicopter, highlighting Kuwait's police capabilities and helicopters' role in enhancing efficiency of security operations.
The Dubai Airshow 2025, themed "The Future Starts Here," continues until November 21st, with wide participation from various government and private aviation companies from around the world.
The exhibition also hosts more than 1,500 exhibitors, 148,000 visitors, and 490 military and civilian delegations from 115 countries, showcasing the latest technologies in the aviation, space, and defense sectors. (end)
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