Gulf Arab Navy Chiefs Convene Ahead of Joint Drill

Kuwait city: Navy chiefs from within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) bloc gathered in Kuwait for talks aiming to put preparations in place ahead of a joint exercise, the Kuwaiti military said on Monday.

According to Kuwait News Agency, the talks aim to put in the final touches before the GCC-wide navy drill ensues. The exercise is part of a series of similar initiatives intended to boost defense cooperation across the six-member bloc.