Kuwait city: The 38th meeting of the Arab Experts Group on Counterterrorism commenced on Tuesday, with Kuwait actively participating to explore strategies to combat the use of modern technologies by terrorist organizations. The meeting aims to address the challenges posed by technological advancements in the context of terrorism.
According to Kuwait News Agency, in her opening remarks, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department at the Arab League, Minister Plenipotentiary Dr. Maha Bakhit, highlighted the serious challenges the fight against terrorism faces due to the significant development and widespread use of modern technological means. Dr. Bakhit emphasized the threat these pose to the family, society, and the Arab nation.
She pointed out that these challenges necessitate increased efforts from all parties to address these transformations from security, intellectual, and ethical perspectives. Bakhit reaffirmed the Arab League's commitment to a comprehensive approach to confront and combat emerging phenomena, including terrorism.
Bakhit also noted the Arab League's pioneering role in issuing an Arab Convention on Combating Terrorism and its active participation in international discussions for an international convention on combating terrorism. She stressed the importance of adhering to Arab, religious, and ethical principles and values, and rejected the association of terrorism or violence with religion, belief, or ethnic differences.
Over the two-day meeting, participants will discuss several agenda items, including the implementation of recommendations from the previous meeting and enhancing cooperation with the United Nations and other relevant international and regional organizations. The meeting will also evaluate the capabilities of terrorist organizations in using modern technologies, such as drones and digital applications, cryptocurrencies for financing operations, and ways to counter these challenges.
Kuwait is represented in the meeting by a joint delegation from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior.