Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the country, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in the presence of his representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, the high-level fourth conference in Kuwait on enhancing international cooperation in counterterrorism and border security kicked off.
Participants in this two-day conference included high-level representatives from 450 entities, including 33 ministers, as well as officials from the United Nations and international and regional organizations, reflecting the importance of this event in unifying international efforts to combat and finance terrorism. This conference is part of the "Dushanbe Process" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, aimed at creating comprehensive and effective mechanisms to achieve global security and stability in the face of the cross-border scourge of terrorism.
1- Royal patronage of the conference:
The fourth conference on "Enhancing International Cooperation in Counterterrorism and Border Security" was inaugurated under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad, with the presence of a representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid, reflecting Kuwait's deep interest in this field.
2- Wide international participation:
The conference witnessed wide participation from over 450 international figures, including 33 ministers and representatives of United Nations agencies and 23 international and regional organizations, confirming its global importance.
3- Continuation of the "Dushanbe Process":
The conference comes as a continuation of the "Dushanbe Process on Counterterrorism and Its Financing" launched by Tajikistan in 2018, to enhance cooperation between countries in this field, with Kuwait hosting the fourth edition following conferences in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
4- Kuwait's commitment to multilateral action:
The Crown Prince affirmed that Kuwait's hosting of the conference reflects its steadfast commitment to joint action, embodying a fundamental pillar in confronting the increasing challenges of terrorism.
5- Support for the UN counter-terrorism program:
Kuwait emphasizes the pivotal role of the United Nations program and center for counterterrorism in enhancing border security and providing technical expertise to member states, thereby reinforcing international cooperation.
6- Global terrorism challenges:
The Crown Prince highlighted that terrorism does not recognize borders or religions, and targets the stability of societies, stressing the importance of collective efforts to strategically and institutionally confront it.
7- Importance of upholding international law:
Kuwait affirmed that promoting and protecting international law, including humanitarian law and human rights, is a fundamental building block in combating terrorism, creating a solid foundation for global peace.
8- Technological challenges:
Kuwait pointed out the exploitation of modern technology by terrorist groups in their criminal activities, emphasizing the necessity of activating international cooperation to combat this illicit exploitation.
9- Kuwait's declaration to enhance border security:
The conference's final document, "Kuwait Declaration," aims to enhance international cooperation in combating terrorism, focusing on building flexible mechanisms for border security as a fundamental means of preserving state stability.
10- Looking forward to the next conference in 2026:
Kuwait expressed its readiness to host another conference on border security and management in 2026, as part of reviewing the outcomes of Kuwait's phase of the "Dushanbe Process," reaffirming its support for international efforts to combat terrorism.
