Doha: Under the patronage of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani inaugurated the 13th edition of the international exhibition for homeland security and civil defence (Milipol Qatar 2021) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Monday.
The Prime Minister was briefed on the exhibition pavilions as well as state-of-the-art devices and technologies in its sections related to enhancing safety and security, especially the security of stadiums and sports events. His Excellency also listened to an explanation about the latest equipment in the field of security and civil defence.
The opening, which is being held amid precautionary measures to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), was attended by a number of Their Excellencies the Ministers, senior officials and guests from a number of countries and representatives of exhibiting companies.
The Prime Minister witnessed the signing of an agreement between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the French Republic to establish a partnership in the areas of security for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
His Excellency also witnessed the signing of a protocol between the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy in the State of Qatar and the Public Security Department of the Ministry of Interior of the Italian Republic in the fields of public order and security management of major sports events.
