KUWAIT: The Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy and the Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Dr Mahmoud Bushehri, have praised the depth of historical and distinctive relations that unite Kuwait and Egypt and the interconnection of the two brotherly nations. This came in a statement made by Minister Bushehri to journalists after participating in the celebration held by the Egyptian Embassy in Kuwait on the occasion of the anniversary of the July 23 revolution.
The Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, Osama Shaltout, said in a speech during the ceremony that the relationship between the two countries is "typical and based on trust and mutual support that extends for decades.” He added that from the first days of (Kuwait) independence, Egypt has stood as a steadfast ally and has provided unshakable solidarity at all times to Kuwait, which has similarly stood by Egypt at various times. This is reflected in various aspects of joint cooperation in the sectors of investment, trade, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, culture, and tourism.
He referred to the state visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Egypt, where His Highness was received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. His Highness was honored with the highest Egyptian decoration. "The relationship between Egypt and Kuwait is witnessing positive growth and development at political, military, humanitarian, economic, and cultural levels,” he added. The Egyptian ambassador expressed his country’s appreciation for Kuwait’s great role in providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. — KUNA