Doha: Qatari newspapers on Thursday highlighted in their editorials a number of topics on both the local and regional levels, foremost among them HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani's participation in the 42nd meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The newspapers affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in this meeting reflects its keenness to strengthen joint security efforts and to consolidate the bonds of cooperation and coordination among the GCC states in a way that serves the region's security and stability.
According to Qatar News Agency, the newspapers also highlighted the decision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to form a committee aimed at enhancing the teaching of the Holy Quran and the Arabic language in the country's schools, describing it as an important step toward reinforcing national identity and affirming its presence across state institutions. The newspapers also shed light on the notable progress in Qatar's healthcare sector, describing it as a key pillar in protecting society and enhancing its ability to face various health challenges.
Additionally, the newspapers paid great attention to Qatar's growing humanitarian and diplomatic role on the international stage, praising its continuous efforts in supporting humanitarian causes and contributing to the consolidation of security and peace in various regions around the world. In its editorial today, Al-Raya newspaper affirmed that HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani's chairmanship of the State of Qatar's delegation at the 42nd Meeting of GCC Ministers of Interior, held yesterday in the State of Kuwait, stems from Qatar's belief in the importance of supporting joint Gulf cooperation and its keenness to strengthen the security and stability of the region.
Al-Raya noted His Excellency's affirmation of the State of Qatar's commitment to continuing its support for the joint security effort and to further enhancing coordination and expanding security partnerships to achieve security and stability for the peoples of the GCC states. The convening of such periodic meetings among GCC security leaders contributes to greater coordination regarding future actions toward critical issues, especially as the GCC countries seek to safeguard their security and stability and advance the path of comprehensive development.
Meanwhile, Al-Sharq daily affirmed in its editorial that the 42nd meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers of Interior of GCC states once again reflected the deep Gulf belief in the importance of collective security as the cornerstone of cooperation and integration among the GCC states. The newspaper considered this meeting an important milestone in a long journey of serious efforts to unify visions and enhance coordination in addressing rapidly evolving regional and international security challenges.
Strengthening joint Gulf security cooperation has become a strategic necessity to safeguard societies and protect the gains of development, especially amid the cross-border threats facing the world today, such as terrorism, organized crime, and cyberattacks, the paper emphasized. In this regard, the paper noted that Qatar continually seeks to expand the scope of security partnerships to include developing technical capabilities and exchanging expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, border protection, and countering extremism. The State of Qatar's commitment to continuing its support for the course of joint GCC security cooperation reflects a firm conviction that Gulf security is indivisible, and that collective coordination remains the best means to confront any threat that may affect the region's stability and the well-being of its peoples, Al-Sharq concluded.