Tunis is hosting the 18th Arab Conference of heads of border, airport, and port security services at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers.
According to SPA, the event includes participation from heads of border, airport, and port security services from Arab countries. Attendees also include representatives from the League of Arab States, the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (OAAC), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (ONUDC), the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), and the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers.
The conference is examining systems and means used by member states for liaison and communication between border posts within each state. It is also reviewing the communication mechanism between national operations centers responsible for border security in Arab countries and the experiences of member states in this field.
The event will conclude with the second meeting of a joint committee of experts and representatives from Arab ministries of Justice and Interior and competent authorities. This committee will examine a draft Arab convention to combat unlawful acts against the safety and security of civil aviation.
Where is the 18th Arab Conference for border and port security being held? The conference is taking place in Tunis at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers. It involves the participation of heads of border, airport, and port security services from Arab countries and representatives from organizations such as the League of Arab States and the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (OAAC).
What topics are being discussed during the security conference in Tunis? The conference is examining the systems and means member states use for communication between border posts within their own states. Additionally, it is reviewing the communication mechanisms between national operations centers for border security across Arab countries and the specific experiences of member states in these areas.
What will happen at the conclusion of the conference? The conference will end with the second meeting of a joint committee featuring experts and representatives from Arab ministries of Interior and Justice. This group will examine a draft Arab convention focused on combating unlawful acts directed against the security and safety of civil aviation.