Jordan, UAE Discuss Security Cooperation

Amman, Aug. 26 (Petra) — Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director
Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah on Wednesday received UAE National Guard
Commander Maj. Gen. Saleh Al Ameri and an accompanying delegation at
the PSD headquarters to discuss bilateral security cooperation.

The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation, develop
security operations, expand training programs, and exchange
specialized expertise and technologies, with a focus on improving
preparedness and coordination in addressing common security
challenges.

Maaytah stressed the strategic relations between Jordan and the
United Arab Emirates and the support extended by the leaderships of
both countries, noting the importance of building on existing
partnerships and expanding cooperation in support of shared
interests, security, and stability.

He indicated that the PSD, in line with Royal directives, continues
to strengthen partnerships with security agencies in Arab and other
countries and draw on accumulated expertise to enhance operational
readiness and develop security and humanitarian services.

Al Ameri emphasized the importance of further developing joint
programs in training, capacity building, and modern security
technologies to strengthen institutional capabilities and improve
security agencies’ ability to respond to evolving challenges.

He also noted the PSD’s experience and development in operational,
technical, and service systems, stressing the importance of continued
cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two sides.

The visiting delegation was briefed by the Director of the Planning
and International Cooperation Department on the PSD’s strategic
priorities, including the development of security operations, human
resources, and ongoing modernization programs and projects.

Maaytah and the delegation also toured the Operations and Control
Directorate, where they reviewed technical and technological systems
used at the Command and Control Center. The Director of Operations
and Control briefed them on security operations management, the use
of modern technology to support field decision-making, and measures
aimed at improving response times within the PSD’s round-the-clock
security system.

//Petra// AO