CAIRO, Egypt, Nov 26:  Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations are “historic” and deeply rooted across political, economic, cultural, media, and social fields, Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said on Wednesday, as the 16th Kuwaiti Week in Egypt opened under the patronage of Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly.

In a joint statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) and Kuwait Television, Al-Mutairi said the event’s convening — with the participation of more than 80 Kuwaiti and Egyptian entities representing the industrial, oil, investment, banking, medical, tourism, media, cultural, and communications sectors — highlights the strong coordination and cooperation between public and private institutions in both countries. He stressed that these annual weeks significantly contribute to strengthening bilateral ties, calling for the preservation of the event’s institutional memory and the creation of a database of previous editions to further advance relations.

Al-Mutairi and Egyptian Minister of Investment Hassan ElKhatib jointly inaugurated the exhibition on Tuesday and toured the pavilions of the Kuwaiti participants. Al-Khatib praised the high quality and diversity of the Kuwaiti contributions.

Reiterating his remarks, Al-Mutairi emphasized that relations between Kuwait and Egypt remain strong across all fields. He said the broad participation of entities from both countries reflects the continued expansion of cooperation.

Kuwait’s Ambassador to Egypt, Ghanem Al-Ghanem, told KUNA that the Kuwaiti Week plays a major role in consolidating relations between the two “brotherly nations.” He said the event offers a solid platform for constructive communication, the exchange of expertise, and the strengthening of coordination across economic, investment, cultural, and media sectors. The strong presence of participants from both sides, he added, underscores the depth of the historical ties binding Kuwait and Egypt.

Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Mohamed Abou El-Enein expressed a similar view, saying Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations are deep-rooted and steadily advancing, especially in the areas of industry, trade, and investment. He described the partnership between the two countries as a model for joint Arab cooperation and praised the leadership of Kuwait and Egypt for their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and support joint investment projects.

Kuwait, he said, is a key partner in Egypt’s development path, whether through direct investments or projects financed by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. He added that the Kuwaiti Week serves as a platform for showcasing investment opportunities, highlighting successful experiences, and fostering communication between public and private sector institutions in both nations. The event, he noted, reflects the strength of their historical ties and their commitment to elevating cooperation to greater heights.

The exhibition brings together more than 80 entities from Kuwait and Egypt, including Kuwait’s Ministry of Information, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries, the General Secretariat of Endowments, the National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt, Kuwait Airways, Kuwait Finance House, and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. Participating Egyptian bodies include the Ministry of Military Production, the Ministry of Health and Population, and the Ministry of Labor, along with various other official and private institutions.

The opening ceremony was attended by several Arab ambassadors: Ambassador Ahmad Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States; Counselor Hussein Madkour, Head of the State Lawsuits Authority; and the governors of Giza and Cairo.