London, February 02 (QNA) - HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with HE Secretary of State for the Home Department of the United Kingdom, Shabana Mahmood, as part of His Excellency's official visit to London.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the security fields, in support of efforts to strengthen security and combat crime, and reviewed the existing areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting also witnessed the signing of two memoranda of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya" on one side, and the UK Home Office on the other.

The agreements were signed on behalf of the Qatari side by HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and on behalf of the British side by HE Shabana Mahmood.

The two memoranda aim to enhance cooperation in the areas of security, crime prevention and reduction, the maintenance of public order, crisis management, and major events security, through strengthened collaboration between security and policing institutions. This includes the exchange of expertise, information, training, and technical know-how related to maintaining security, as well as cooperation in combating cybercrime, addressing artificial intelligence–related challenges, and countering organized crime, in a manner that serves the shared interests of both countries.

This step underscores the depth of the strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom and reflects the mutual commitment to further strengthening cooperation in areas of common interest. (QNA)