Establishment of National Civil Protection Mechanism under the Ministry of Interior
October 8, 2026
A National Civil Protection Mechanism is being established under the Ministry of Interior to improve disaster management. The National Guard will participate in responding to natural disasters, as long as national defense is not affected. The goals include preventing and reducing the impact of disasters, raising public awareness, and enhancing cooperation among agencies. Additionally, it will promote the use of scientific knowledge and ensure a swift response in crisis situations. The mechanism will be supervised by the Council of Ministers.