The Arab Interior Ministers Council wrapped up its 31st ordinary conference in this Moroccan city of Marrakech this evening which was kicked off earlier today under the patronage of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who is also the honorary president of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, led his country's delegation to the meeting. Morocco's Minister of Interior Mohammed Hasad, Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Dr. Mohammed bin Ali Koman, the Secretary General of the council, each delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. A number of Arab interior ministers also addressed the meeting and tackled the issue of terrorism and concerted efforts to wipe it out. The meeting also discussed the Arab strategy for illegal usage of drugs, Arab security strategy, the Arab strategy for combating terrorism, and Arab strategy for civil protection. The conference was briefed on a number of reports on the gradual implementation of plans and strategies. The Council urged the countries who have not yet endorsed the five Arab agreements which were passed by the joint Arab interior and justice ministers councils meeting in Cairo on December 21 2010 to expedite measures to sign them. The meeting approved a proposal submitted by Egypt for the Arab Interior and Justice ministers to hold a joint meeting soon to activate the security and judicial agreements. An ad hoc ministerial committee was formed to discuss the statute and executive regulations of late Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud prize. The statement denounced anew terrorism in all its forms and newly committed terror acts against police and security men, citing the recent attacks against security men in Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Iraq killing thousands of security men. The meeting urged member countries to refrain from paying ransom to terrorists and instead extradite them to their countries of origin according to laws and regulations. The Council confirmed the principle of human rights and the fight against organized crime. The conferees expressed thanks to Moroccan king, government and people for warm welcome and generous hospitality. The meeting was attended by Saudi interior minister's accompanying delegation.
