Arab League stresses need to unify military procedures against threats
The Arab League has opened the 68th session of its committee on standardizing military terminology, with delegations from across the region, including Saudi Arabia.
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AIThe 68th session of the Arab League Committee for the Unification of Military Terminology and Concepts began yesterday at the League’s headquarters, chaired by Libya and attended by military delegations from Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia.
Over five days, the committee will discuss the contributions of armed forces in unifying methods and procedures for joint Arab military action, aiming to strengthen coordination and integration among Arab militaries.
The Arab League emphasized that unifying joint military procedures has become a strategic necessity to safeguard Arab national security, given the challenges and threats facing the region.
Tariq Abdelsalam, Director of the Military Affairs Department in the Arab League’s Arab Affairs and National Security Sector, said at the opening session that standardizing military procedures goes beyond practical aspects to include identifying challenges and threats, learning from past decades’ experiences, developing joint exercises, and formulating compatible combat doctrines.
He highlighted the vital role of committees dedicated to unifying military terminology and concepts in advancing joint action, stressing that harmonizing command and control procedures, coordinating logistics operations, and integrating communications systems are key pillars for enhancing combat effectiveness and rapid response to threats.
He also underscored the importance of continued coordination and exchange of expertise among Arab military delegations to develop joint mechanisms and boost readiness to address security challenges.