Kuwaiti PM hails historic ties with Egypt as he arrives in Cairo

CAIRO – 21 October 2019: Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday praised the historical relations and the level of joint cooperation between Egypt and Kuwait, as he arrived in Cairo in an official visit.

In a statement, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak said that his visit comes within the framework of continuous consultation and permanent coordination between the two countries in various fields and issues of common concern.

He highlighted the significance of this current visit due to the changes and challenges witnessed by the Arab nations and the world, which require joint action to achieve stability, security and peace in the Middle East.

Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak expressed hope that this visit will be a good opportunity for both countries to reach new levels of fruitful and constructive cooperation in political, economic, cultural and tourism fields and develop them in line with the aspirations of the brotherly peoples of the two countries.

He said he looks forward to meeting President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to convey to him the greetings of the Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber and the Crown Prince.

Mubarak noted that his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly, set to take place on Monday, will discuss ways of developing bilateral relations between the two countries and enhancing cooperation in a way that achieves the interests of the two brotherly peoples.

The two prime ministers will also discuss regional and international issues of common concern.

Madbouly received at Cairo Airport on Sunday his Kuwaiti counterpart, who is an official visit to Cairo at the head of a high-level delegation, including a number of ministers and officials, as well as businessmen.

During the visit, the two sides will sign a number of cooperation agreements, Egyptian Cabinet spokesman Nader Saad said.