Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah receives the Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Tara Scheurwater in his office.

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 16: Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait Tara Scheurwater met with Dean of Kuwaiti Journalism and Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah at the Dar Al-Seyassah Office on Monday. After an exchange of pleasantries, both parties discussed the role of diverse media forms in fostering cultural exchange between nations, as well as various media-related issues of mutual interest. They underscored the need for a balanced and professional media narrative that accurately depicts the state of international relations.

Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah (center), is flanked by the Canadian Ambassador, Public Diplomacy Officer at the Embassy of Canada Lama M. Najia, Managing Editor of the Arab Times Marlon Aquino Malinao and colleague Mohammad Al-Farhan.

Al-Jarallah highlighted the significance of the ongoing bilateral relations between Kuwait and Canada in all sectors. He affirmed the crucial function of the press in “bringing peoples closer, no matter how far apart they might be.” He said the Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers are ready to collaborate with the Canadian Embassy to strengthen the ties between the two friendly countries and their people.

Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah, Canadian Ambassador in discussions. Public Diplomacy Officer at the Embassy of Canada Lama M. Najia, Managing Editor of the Arab Times Marlon Aquino Malinao and colleague Mohammad Al-Farhan are seen in attendance.

On the other hand, Ambassador Scheurwater confirmed the important role of the Kuwaiti press in publishing the activities of diplomatic missions and embassies in the country. She stated that this highlights the position of the media as a vital partner in supporting international relations and strengthening the bond of friendship between peoples. Also present at the meeting were Public Diplomacy Officer at the Embassy of Canada Lama M. Najia, Managing Editor of the Arab Times Marlon Aquino Malinao and colleague Mohammad Al-Farhan.