Call for peace as Al-Jarallah meets Ukraine ambassador

KUWAIT CITY, April 27: Dean of Kuwaiti Journalism and Editor-in- Chief of the Arab Times and Al- Seyassah newspapers Ahmed Al-Jarallah on Monday had a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Maksym Sobh, who was accompanied by Second Secretary for Public Diplomacy at the Embassy Dr. Dmytro Serov. Al-Jarallah welcomed the visiting Ambassador and his companion, commending the commitment of the Ambassador to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. The Ambassador then provided an overview of the developments in Ukraine in light of the ongoing war with Russia. Al-Jarallah voiced his hope that “this war will end as soon as possible, and that the Ukrainian people and all the peoples of that region of Eastern Europe will enjoy peace and security.”

On the other hand, Ambassador Sobh stated that the relationship between Kuwait and Ukraine is “based on mutual respect.” He expressed appreciation for Kuwait’s “principled stances” and the “dignified approach to humanitarian issues” shown by its people. He asserted that “despite the war, the Ukrainian economy continues to play a significant role in the global economy, which proves our people’s determination to persevere and not succumb to the war machine.” He considers it “a great honor to meet a prominent media figure in the Gulf and Arab world like Ahmed Al-Jarallah. We hope that our cooperation with the Arab Times and Al- Seyassah newspapers will be distinguished. He pointed out that the two newspapers’ coverage of the Ukrainian crisis, especially “since the war has led to a remarkable decline in Gulf tourism to Ukraine, which was at its peak before the four-year conflict.” He added that there are “indications of growing trade relations between Ukraine and the Gulf states, especially in the food sector,” hoping that this cooperation will continue, particularly with Kuwait. Managing Editor of the Arab Times Marlon Aquino Malinao also attended the meeting.