Kuwait’s embassies, consulates mark National, Liberation days
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 22, (KUNA): Kuwait’s embassies and consulates in a number of countries and capitals celebrated Wednesday the country’s 63rd National Day and the 33rd Liberation Day.
SAUDI ARABIA
In Jeddah, the Kuwaiti General Consulate marked these dear occasions, in the presence of Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah, as well as some senior officials, diplomats, businesspeople, media figures and Kuwaiti students.
Speaking to KUNA in a statement on this occasion, Kuwait’s General Consul and Permanent Representative to the OIC Mohammad Al-Mutairi conveyed greetings and congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the government and Kuwaitis.
He lauded the first generation’s efforts and sacrifices made for the independence of the homeland and liberation from the Iraqi brutal invasion.
Al-Mutairi also extolled deep-rooted and historical ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, saying they are an exemplary for countries and peoples.
He indicated that the relations were based on solid bonds of common language, religion and destiny as well as good-neighborliness, recalling the honorable and historical positions of Saudi Arabia in support of Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion.
He hailed the two leaderships’ wisdom, balance and rationality in handling all issues, pointing to identical stances between the two sides towards regional and international events.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia work together to achieve integration between Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Kuwait’s Vision 2035, he stated, stressing the importance of expanding cooperation horizons and economic partnership.
The volume of trade exchange between the two countries hit about KD 900 million (about USD 2.1 billion) in 2022, he said.
Al-Mutairi further referred to visits between the two countries’ leaderships, noting Saudi Arabia was the first country His Highness the Amir visited after assuming office.
OMAN
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Oman Dr. Mohammad Al-Hajri affirmed that KuwaitOmani ties are distinguished, historical and deep-rooted.
Addressing a ceremony marking the national days, Al-Hajri conveyed sincere greetings and congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Premier Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah AlSalem Al-Sabah.
He referred to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah’s visit to Oman that showed the real brotherly ties between the two countries.
These ties embodied partnership led to the official inauguration of Duqm refinery and petrochemical industries complex, he noted.
He affirmed the two political leaderships’ keenness and desire to develop relations between the two brotherly countries and enhance areas of cooperation.
UAE
UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla Al Marri congratulated Kuwait on its national days.
During a festival held by Kuwait’s General Consulate in Dubai and the northern emirates on the national days, Al-Marri said that “we in the UAE are keen on partaking in Kuwait’s national days and increasing trade exchange between the two countries”.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the festival, Al-Marri referred to signing a deal between the two sides on protecting investment and avoiding double taxation to encourage investment and build a national economy.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s General Consul Ali Al-Thaydi carried sincere greetings and congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Premier Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and Kuwaitis on this dear occasion.
GHANA
In Accra, Ambassador-designate of the State of Kuwait to Ghana, Mohammad Abdallah Al-Khalidi officially celebrated
Kuwait’s 63rd National Day and 33rd Liberation Day on Wednesday at the embassy headquarters in a ceremony attended by a large number of figures, diplomats as well as others.
ALGIERS
In Algiers, the Kuwait Embassy held a ceremony to celebrate the national days.
Algeria’s Minister of Finance, Laaziz Fayed and Minister of Economy, Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid attended the event, in addition to many political and cultural figures and lawmakers.
In a speech, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Algeria Mahammad Al-Shabu said the relations between the two countries are historically deep and are based on mutual respect.
He pointed to the bonds of sincere brotherhood and shared interests that unite the two peoples.
Al-Shabu added that both countries are preparing to sign many trade exchanges and economic relations agreements.
MALTA
In Valletta, President of the Republic of Malta George Vella underlined Kuwait’s important role as a strategic partner for the European Union, congratulating Kuwait on the national days.
During a festival held by the Kuwait Embassy to mark the national days, Vella extended his congratulations to His Highness the Amir, extolling historical ties between the two sides.
During the first years of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1970s, Malta benefited from Kuwait’s aid, which contributed greatly to the country’s development of infrastructure and agriculture, the president said.
QATAR
In Doha, the Embassy of Kuwait celebrated Wednesday, the 63rd anniversary of the Independence Day and the 33rd Liberation Day, in the presence of a number of Qatari ministers and officials as well as ambassadors and foreign and local dignitaries.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar Khaled Al-Mutairi said Kuwait is keen on establishing strong relations with all brotherly and friendly countries.
He recalled with pride and appreciation the honorable role of the sisterly State of Qatar in Kuwait’s liberation.
He commended the distinguished and exemplary relations between the two Arabian Gulf States at all levels.
Ambassador Al-Mutairi told KUNA after the ceremony that the celebrations of the Independence Day and Liberation Day enrich national feelings and spirit of belongingness and loyalty to the homeland.
He extended congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah and to the Kuwaiti people on the dear occasion.
EGYPT
In Cairo, the Kuwaiti Embassy held a function to celebrate the national days, attended by large number of Egyptian ministers, senior officials, businesspeople, dignitaries as well as Arab and foreign ambassadors.
The guests were welcomed at the venue by Kuwait’s Ambassador to Egypt Ghanim Al-Ghanim, Kuwait’s Representative at the Arab League Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi and several embassy staff members.
On behalf of the Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohammad Shaker delivered a speech to congratulate the Kuwaiti leadership and people on the national days.
Shaker stressed the strength of EgyptianKuwaiti relations on the government and people-to-people levels.
He lauded cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially electricity and renewable energy, pointing to the great prospects for future cooperation in these domains.
For his part, Ambassador Al-Ghanim thanked all the guests who came to share the joy of the national days with Kuwait.
CAMBODIA
Kuwait’s embassies and consulates in Cambodia, Turkiye and South Korea marked Thursday the 63rd National Day and 33rd Liberation Day.
The embassy in Cambodia held a reception in attendance of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sok Chenda Sophea, as the celebration’s guest of honor.