KUWAIT: Kuwait's Foreign Minister and Acting Information Minister Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah held talks yesterday with visiting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley on boosting joint coordination between the two and latest COVID-19 developments. Sheikh Dr Ahmad praised the "noble humanitarian achievements" made by WFP, and congratulated WFP for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, for its prominent role in combating hunger and poverty worldwide.

Beasley expressed gratitude for Kuwait's pioneering and distinguished humanitarian role and also praised Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and its contributions. Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah, Director General of KFAED Abdulwahhab Al-Bader, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Amal Al-Hamad, and Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for the Minister's office Ahmad Al-Shuraim attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Dr Ahmad received yesterday Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to Kuwait Smargol Adamkulova on the occasion of ending her tenure. Sheikh Dr Ahmad commended her contributions to further enhancing bilateral relations. Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for the Minister's office Ahmad Al-Shuraim attended the meeting. - KUNA