The Launch of the Twentieth Arab Conference for Civil Protection in Baghdad with the Participation of Syria
August 27, 202559 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Today, the activities of the Twentieth Arab Conference for Heads of Civil Protection Agencies (Civil Defense) were launched in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, with an official participation from Syria, represented by the head of the Syrian Civil Defense Organization, Munir Mustafa, alongside delegations from various Arab countries.
The conference discusses a range of vital issues related to emergency management, environmental pollution risks, and enhancing Arab coordination in facing disasters and major incidents, in addition to exchanging experiences and practices among civil defense agencies in the participating countries.
Proposals for Developing Arab Cooperation in Emergency Situations
The agenda of the conference includes discussing a proposal to establish the Arab Center for Coordinating Field Cooperation in Emergency Situations, as well as studying the establishment of an electronic platform for exchanging information and experiences among civil protection agencies, which contributes to improving response efficiency and enhancing joint preparedness.
Participants also presented a vision for implementing a joint Arab field exercise aimed at testing the capabilities of civil defense teams in dealing with disasters and improving field coordination among countries.
Wide Arab Attendance and Supporting Institutions
The conference includes the participation of heads of civil protection agencies and representatives from the ministries of interior in Arab countries, alongside delegations from:
• The Arab League
• The Arab Organization for Red Crescent and Red Cross
• The Arab Center for the Prevention of Earthquake and Natural Disaster Risks
• Naif Arab University for Security Sciences
• The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers
This conference comes within the framework of enhancing Arab joint action in the field of civil defense and developing disaster response mechanisms in line with the increasing environmental and humanitarian challenges in the region.
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