Iraqi and Saudi officials discuss enhancing security along shared border

The 5th Region Border Command held a joint meeting on Thursday with its Saudi counterpart to discuss enhancing security along the shared border. The meeting took place within the framework of strengthening joint security cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, bringing together the 5th Region Border Command and the Northern and Eastern Region Border Guard commands of Saudi Arabia to maintain border security and develop ongoing coordination mechanisms between the two sides. The Iraqi delegation was headed by the 5th Region Border Commander, Major General Rahim Younis Rahim, while the Saudi side was led by Major General Faleh bin Fallah bin Hathleen, Commander of the Northern Region Border Guard, and Major General Ali bin Abdullah bin Ali Al-Ahmari, Commander of the Eastern Region Border Guard. The discussions covered several security topics of mutual interest, exploring ways to enhance bilateral coordination to ensure tight control over the border strip, establish security and stability, and address security challenges in alignment with the shared interests of both countries.