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Defense Minister inspects Bizerte military dog training center

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia's Defense Minister Khaled Souhaili inspected the Military Cynotechnic Center in Bizerte.
  • The center trains dogs for security, counter-terrorism, and emergency response.
  • The minister emphasized modernization and international cooperation to enhance the center's capabilities.

Tunisian Minister of National Defense Khaled Souhaili conducted an inspection of the Military Cynotechnic Center in Bizerte, focusing on the operational readiness of its units and the working and living conditions of its personnel. The visit, detailed in a ministry statement, aimed to assess the center's current capabilities and future development needs.

The center plays a crucial role in canine training, providing support for military site protection, and assisting ground forces in combating terrorism, smuggling, narcotics, and organized crime. It also contributes to search and rescue operations during emergencies. During his visit, Souhaili observed tactical demonstrations involving the detection of weapons, explosives, and drugs.

The minister invited them to strengthen cooperation and partnerships with brotherly and friendly countries to benefit from pioneering experiences and modernize work methods.

โ€” Khaled SouhailiMinister Souhaili encouraged international collaboration to enhance the center's capabilities.

Minister Souhaili reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and future plans designed to modernize training facilities, accommodation, and veterinary care. He commended the center's staff for their professionalism and urged them to strengthen cooperation and partnerships with allied nations to adopt pioneering experiences and update their methodologies.

Furthermore, Souhaili acknowledged the patriotism and dedication of the center's military personnel, encouraging them to maintain a high level of vigilance and operational readiness for national defense. He reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to investing in human capital and providing necessary equipment to boost the center's operational capacity.

He reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to continue investing in human capital and providing the necessary equipment to increase the center's operational capabilities.

โ€” Khaled SouhailiMinister Souhaili pledged continued support for the Military Cynotechnic Center's development.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.