The Minister for Justice and Public Order, Costas Fytiris, visited the 16th Milipol Qatar 2026 International Internal Security Exhibition in Doha today, as part of his official visit to Qatar. The Minister was accompanied by the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, Elpidoforos Oikonomou.
According to a Ministry statement, the exhibition is taking place from 20 to 22 October, organised by the Qatari Ministry of the Interior, and brings together government authorities, experts and companies active in the fields of security and civil protection.
As stated, the exhibition showcases state-of-the-art technologies and equipment for combating organised crime and cybercrime, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of airports, ports and borders, whilst also covering communication and operational coordination systems, applications for correctional facilities, as well as fire-fighting and rescue equipment.
It is added that the visit forms part of efforts to upgrade the operational capabilities of the Police, the Fire Service and the Prisons Department, with the aim that keeping abreast of technological developments will help to evaluate solutions that meet the actual needs of the Services and support the work of staff in crime prevention, investigation and the management of emergencies.