ISTANBUL: Kuwait’s defense ministry signed a letter of intent Thursday with Turkey’s Defense Industry Agency (SSB) to strengthen cooperation in defense industries, logistics systems, technical coordination and expertise exchange. The agreement was signed by Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and President of Defense Industry Agency Dr Haluk Gorgun during the minister’s official visit to Turkey, the ministry said in a statement.
The letter of intent aims to expand cooperation in defense and military fields, explore opportunities to develop defense capabilities and enhance technical and technological coordination between the two sides. Sheikh Abdullah held talks with Gorgun on Wednesday on industrial partnership opportunities and the exchange of technical expertise, with discussions focusing on boosting cooperation to support the development of defense capabilities.
In a separate meeting, Sheikh Abdullah met Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler to discuss bilateral cooperation, particularly in the military and defense sectors. The two sides reviewed the historic ties between Kuwait and Turkey and explored ways to further strengthen and develop relations in a manner reflecting the depth of bilateral ties between the two friendly countries.
Sheikh Abdullah and his accompanying delegation also attended on Wednesday the opening of the fifth SAHA Expo 2026 defense exhibition hosted by Turkey. The signing ceremony and meetings were attended by Kuwait’s Ambassador to Turkey Abdulaziz Al-Adwani and Deputy Chief of the Kuwaiti Army General Staff Maj Gen Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. (KUNA)
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