Kuwait, Egypt sign new deals in multiple sectors

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 15: Kuwait and Egypt held on Sunday the 14th session of their joint committee, reviewing bilateral ties and ways to expand cooperation across several fields. The Kuwaiti side was chaired by Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, while Egyptian Foreign Minister, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty headed his country’s delegation.

In his address, Sheikh Jarrah noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, describing their longstanding ties as a model of close political, economic and cultural cooperation. He reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to advancing shared goals in line with the strategic partnership aspired to by the leaderships and peoples of both countries.

Sheikh Jarrah said Kuwait views Egypt as a key pillar of joint Arab action and regional security and stability, praising its diplomatic efforts to address regional challenges through dialogue and peaceful solutions. He also commended Egypt’s support for Arab states and its role regarding developments in Gaza, Sudan and Libya. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to broaden cooperation, while also discussing regional and international developments and joint efforts to address current challenges.

The session concluded with the signing of the meeting’s minutes and several cooperation documents, including memoranda of understanding on participation in international exhibitions and fairs, economic and free zones, and civil aviation. The two sides also signed executive programmes for 2027-2028 in vocational training, and for 2027- 2029 in cultural and artistic cooperation and education, in addition to programmes covering customs cooperation and standards, metrology and mutual recognition of conformity assessment certificates and procedures. Sheikh Jarrah hosted a luncheon in honor of Abdelatty and his accompanying delegation. (KUNA)