Amman, November 5 (Petra) – Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Arab Interior Ministers' Council (AIMC), Dr. Mohammed bin Ali Koman, and the Director of Public Security Directorate (PSD), Maj. Gen. Dr. Obeidallah Maaytah, on Thursday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Arab Bureau for Narcotics and Crime Affairs in Amman.

This move reflects the Kingdom’s role in supporting the Arab security cooperation framework and strengthening joint efforts to combat drugs, organized crime, and cross-border crime.

During the opening ceremony, Faraya said Jordan, under His Majesty King Abdullah II's leadership, continues its efforts to support security and stability and strengthen pan-Arab cooperation ties.

By hosting this bureau, Faraya noted that the Kingdom demonstrates its commitment to foster joint Arab security action and provide the necessary resources to enable the bureau to carry out its duties "efficiently and adequately".

He cited the growing security challenges and the evolution of criminal methods require adoption of more integrated security strategies,based on exchanging information and expertise, coordinating efforts, and deploying modern technology to enhance the capacity of Arab security agencies to confront and counter such threats.

For his part, AIMC Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom's support to the cause of joint Arab security action.

He affirmed inauguration of the new headquarters represents a "significant qualitative" addition to the council’s institutional infrastructure, which would improve working environment and achieve the bureau's "greater operational efficiency".

He highlighted the bureau's "significant" role in coordinating the efforts of member states to combat drugs and crime, citing its efforts in fostering cooperation, training, and exchanging expertise, which, in turn, enhances preparedness of Arab security agencies and their capacity to address both current and future security challenges.

Meanwhile, PSD Director noted that the inauguration of the new facility is part of an ongoing effort to develop the Arab security framework and aims to strengthen the capabilities of relevant agencies to confront drug trafficking, smuggling networks and organized crime.

He said this goals is achieved by expanding security and intelligence cooperation and advancing technical and operational capacities to keep pace with evolving security challenges.

The three officials toured the new facility, inspecting its various departments and equipment, noting the available resources to support the bureau in fulfilling its mandate and enhancing mechanisms for security coordination and cooperation among member states.

From its new headquarters, the bureau will continue to carry out its duties and functions, aimed to support cooperation and coordination among the relevant security agencies of member states and orchestrate Arab efforts to combat drugs and all forms of crime, which would strengthen institutional continuity and meet requirements of joint Arab security action.

//Petra//AG