Estonian president receives feminist society chief
KUWAIT: Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid wrapped up yesterday an official visit to Kuwait during which she held official discussions with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Estonian President, along with her entourage, were seen off at the airport by Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah.
Prior to her departure, President Kaljulaid met in her residence at Bayan Palace with Honorary President of Kuwaiti Women’s Cultural and Social Society Lulwa Al-Qatami, along with society members. Earlier in the day, she visited Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center where she toured its historical and cultural facilities that reflect Kuwaiti civilization. She was accompanied by head of the mission of honor, Amiri Diwan Advisor Ali Al-Rashed. President Kaljulaid also visited Al-Shaheed Park on Tuesday. Furthermore, President Kaljulaid received on Tuesday the Chairman of the Kuwaiti Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ali Al-Ghanem. She also held talks with the chief of Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) Salem Al-Othaina.
In the meantime, Kuwait’s Finance Ministry said that a full exemption of taxes on Kuwaiti private and public investments in Estonia was agreed as a ministry delegation visited Tallinn. The decision will apply to dividends and interest profits obtained by the Kuwaiti government and privately-owned businesses alike, read a statement by the ministry. The agreement will benefit the prospects of investments by Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund, KIA, and companies, particularly with Estonia being distinguished in digital technology and telecommunications. The talks, which will be followed by another round in Kuwait at a future date, also witnessed discussions related to dual taxation avoidance and tax evasion prevention.