Kuwait set to host Lebanon president

10/05/2025

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

KUWAIT CITY, May 10: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, accompanied by an official delegation, is set to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday on an official visit, where he will hold official talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Meanwhile, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said Saturday that the upcoming visit by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will express deep appreciation and gratitude to the Kuwaiti people and leadership for their nonstop support to Lebanon. Speaking to KUNA, the minister underlined the significance of continued support extended by the State of Kuwait to the government and people of Lebanon under various circumstances, saying, “Kuwait has always been supportive of Lebanon and a key partner of its development process.”

The Lebanese official called for boosting cooperation protocols between the two countries, namely within commercial exchange and tourism, commending in this regard Kuwait’s hosting of the large Lebanese community on its soil. Rajji hoped that the visit would meet the high expectations of both people, wishing for positive results furthering Lebanese-Kuwaiti ties.

In related news, the Lebanese Business Council in Kuwait warmly welcomes President of the Lebanese Republic General Joseph Aoun during his official visit to the State of Kuwait. This visit is regarded as a significant event, symbolizing the robust and enduring fraternal relations between the two nations. Chairman of the council Ali Hassan Khalil stated that the visit, in response to the gracious invitation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, exemplifies the mutual esteem held by the leaderships of both countries and presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors. Khalil elaborated that the council, functioning as a vital economic and social entity for the Lebanese expatriate community, places considerable emphasis on fortifying bilateral relations.

“It actively supports the initiation of collaborative ventures and projects aimed at advancing the shared interests of Lebanon and Kuwait, leveraging the professional skills and expertise of Lebanese nationals residing in Kuwait,” he explained. He asserted that the visit of Aoun is a chance to reaffirm the commitment of Lebanon to strengthen its relations with Arab countries, especially Kuwait; grounded in the spirit of amity, mutual respect and reciprocal interests. Furthermore, the council expressed its deep appreciation for Kuwait’s continuous support of Lebanon and its sincere gratitude to the Kuwaiti leadership and people for their hospitality towards the Lebanese community that endeavors to serve as a constructive and contributing element in the Kuwaiti society.

By Fares Al-Abdan Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies