Al-Sabah, U.S. Navy Commander explore joint maritime security initiatives

The Director-General of the Coast Guard, Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, met with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Deputy Commander of the US Central Command, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and the United States, particularly in the area of maritime security.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, the meeting took place during Brigadier General Al-Sabah’s official visit to the United States and included in-depth discussions on regional developments, shifting security dynamics, and the importance of joint coordination to address emerging threats and enhance maritime security in the Arabian Gulf, according to Al-Rai daily.

The two sides explored avenues for exchanging expertise in command and control, coastal surveillance, and emergency response operations. They also agreed on a future visit by the US Navy’s Task Force 59—specialized in unmanned marine systems—to the Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base, to review Kuwait’s unmanned maritime capabilities and foster knowledge sharing in this advanced sector.

The Ministry emphasized that the visit reflects the strength of the strategic partnership between Kuwait and the United States and reaffirms their shared commitment to maintaining security and stability in the Arabian Gulf and vital international maritime routes.