45 global countries and organization at the Cosbas meeting

Yesterday, in Abu Dhabi, the 39th annual meeting of the World Research and Rescue Organization was launched through the global satellite communications program «COSPAS -SARSAT», which is organized by the National Center for Research and Rescue of the National Guard, during the period from May 27 to June 5, in the presence of the Commander of the National Guard, Major General Saleh Muhammad bin Mujrin Al -Amiri, and this is the first meeting For the organization hosted by the UAE, and under its umbrella, more than 200 participants from 45 countries and international organization specialize in the fields of satellite search and rescue, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization «IMO), and the International Telecommunication Union« ITU).

The Director General of the National Center for Research and Rescue, Brigadier Rashid Al -Naqbi, stressed during his opening speech that hosting the UAE for this international event is a true translation of the leading national vision in supporting humanitarian initiatives and enhancing national capabilities in the field of research and rescue.

He said that the UAE is committed to building strategic partnerships and exchanging experiences with international bodies, which contributes to saving lives, and upgrading the readiness of the emergency response according to the highest international standards.

He added that this event is a qualitative opportunity to highlight the readiness of the National Center for Research and Rescue, and to review its active contributions within the international system, stressing the center’s commitment to continuing the development of technical and human performance in accordance with best global practices.

For his part, the head of the delegation of the Cos -Sarsat Organization, the head of the 39th meeting of the Joint Committee, Allen Nox, said in his speech that the program meetings are held in the UAE for the first time in its history, which represents an important station in our march, praising the professional organization and great support from the UAE and the National Center for Research and Salvation. He added that these meetings constitute the cornerstone of enhancing the effectiveness of the global research and rescue system, by providing a platform to coordinate international efforts, exchange knowledge, and review the latest technologies and experiences in this vital field.