2024-05-02 01:10:28
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and his accompanying delegation arrived in the Egyptian capital, and at the forefront of his reception at Cairo Airport was President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
According to Kuwait News Agency KUNA, “The Emir of Kuwait is accompanied on this visit by an official delegation that includes the Minister of Finance, the Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr. Anwar Ali Al-Mudhaf, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and senior officials in the Amiri Diwan.”
The agency quoted the official spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, as saying: “The visit of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad, to Egypt and his meeting with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, comes within the framework of the extended historical relations between the two countries, and the visit represents a new chapter of the distinguished level that it has reached.” “Towards the paths of bilateral cooperation relations.”
Counselor Ahmed Fahmy said: “The visit comes in light of the keenness of the leadership of the two countries to strengthen the overall bilateral relations between the two peoples.”
He pointed out that “the welcome and hospitality given by Egypt to the visit of the Emir of Kuwait reflects Egypt’s full pride in the close and eternal ties that bring together the two brotherly countries and peoples, which derive their strength and stability from their historical relations and their belief in the unity of purpose and destiny.”
The spokesman added, “The visit reflects the keenness of Egypt and Kuwait to coordinate positions and visions regarding the developments and challenges facing the region, and the importance of joining efforts to enhance regional peace and security at this delicate stage.”
This is the Emir of Kuwait’s first visit to Egypt since he assumed the emirate last December. He visited it on October 21, 2023 when he was the Crown Prince, representing the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad at the Cairo Peace Summit. He also visited it on November 27, 2022, representing the Emir at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention. For climate change and the second edition of the Green Middle East Initiative Summit, and on December 17, 2023, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited the State of Kuwait, where he offered his condolences on the death of the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad and met with the Emir of the country, Sheikh Meshaal.
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