Lieutenant General Mahmoud Tawfik, the Minister of Interior, stated that he places great importance on strengthening cooperation between the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations. This includes sending distinguished officers and female police personnel to participate in international peacekeeping missions. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Interior is keen to ensure that these personnel are trained to the highest standards at the Egyptian Peacekeeping Training Center, to refine their skills and equip them with the necessary experience to perform their duties efficiently.
Egypt is one of the leading countries contributing to United Nations peacekeeping missions, and this cooperation is part of Egypt's prominent regional and international role in maintaining stability and building peace in conflict zones worldwide. The United Nations has expressed its great appreciation for these contributions, which reflect Egypt's unwavering commitment to supporting international peace and security.
The UN also emphasized the importance of expanding these contributions by involving more police officers and female police personnel in future missions, aligning with the UN's goal to promote diversity and inclusion in its engagements.
In a related context, Minister Tawfik confirmed the Ministry's readiness to host several training events organized by the UN, as part of enhancing the mechanisms of cooperation between the two parties. He pointed out that these events are essential for exchanging experiences and security capabilities among member states, which enhances the ability of peacekeeping forces to perform their tasks more effectively.
The Minister mentioned that Egypt will continue to provide full support to the international organization, including hosting training sessions and joint events that contribute to developing the skills of Egyptian police personnel and enhancing their global standing. He also highlighted that these efforts align with the Ministry's overall policy focused on developing security personnel and empowering them to deal with the growing challenges in international missions.
For his part, the UN Police Adviser expressed his gratitude for the vital role Egypt plays in UN peacekeeping operations, emphasizing that the organization looks forward to further cooperation with Egypt's Ministry of Interior in the future. He added that the UN views the participation of Egyptian police officers in peacekeeping missions as a model of professionalism and commitment to international conduct standards.
In conclusion, the meeting addressed several matters of mutual interest, including ways to enhance cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Interior and the UN in training and exchanging expertise.
