Kuwait Education and Sports Ministries strengthen strategic partnership

Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei met with Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma

KUWAIT CITY, June 4: Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei met with Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma to discuss strengthening strategic cooperation in areas of mutual interest, to support the sports sector and develop programs and initiatives for youth and students.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Education said the meeting was held as part of efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two ministries and to explore ways of advancing sports activities and programs within educational institutions.

The statement added that both sides reviewed ways to strengthen the role of sports in developing students' abilities and refining their skills, in line with national efforts to build an aware and creative generation that enjoys physical and mental well-being and can contribute effectively to the country's development.

The two ministers also discussed mechanisms to invest in youth potential, identify and nurture sporting talent, and integrate efforts between the education and sports sectors. The goal is to provide a supportive educational and sporting environment that encourages creativity and excellence while promoting the values of discipline, teamwork, and positive competition.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad Al-Hamad, Director-General of Educational Districts Mohammad Al-Wazzan, Director-General of Educational Support Services Mariam Al-Anzi, Director-General of Technical Guidance, Research and Curricula Mohammad Al-Otaibi, and from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, adviser Dr. Souad Al-Faqaan.