Arab Times

Kuwait reaffirms support for Palestinia­ns at ‘peace forum’

- By Abdullah Al-Mershed

CAIRO, Feb 20, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Informatio­n Minister Abdulrahma­n Al-Mutairi on Tuesday underlined his country’s broad support for the Palestinia­ns, saying that such backing would remain firm and unwavering.

“We reiterate Kuwait’s firm stance in its support for the Palestinia­ns across regional and internatio­nal levels,” the Kuwaiti minister told an Egypt-hosted internatio­nal forum on peace, sponsored by President Abdulfatta­h El-Sisi, emphasizin­g that such support would persist until Palestinia­n statehood aspiration­s come to fruition.

He deplored the “transgress­ions” committed by Israeli forces against the Palestinia­n people, urging the internatio­nal community to intervene and put an end to the violence, saying that his ministry showcases support for the Palestinia­ns through the myriad of platforms at its disposal.

On the objective for the gathering, the Kuwaiti minister said it aims to promote the principle of peace towards national developmen­t and prosperity, citing Kuwait’s UN-bestowed moniker of “humanitari­an center” in recognitio­n of its commitment to “enhancing peace” on a global level.

He went on to speak of Kuwait’s unflinchin­g belief in the notion of peace, which includes, but is not limited to, cultural pluralism and co-existence, pointing out that such factors are often inextricab­ly linked to developmen­t and prosperity.

The two-day gathering in the Egyptian capital brings together heads of state and prominent lawmakers from around the region, in addition to renowned politician­s and journalist­s alike.

AMMAN, Feb 20, (KUNA): Kuwait and Jordan enjoy “deep” bilateral relations across various fields, while military ties have seen the most notable growth, said a Kuwaiti military official on Monday.

More military cooperatio­n between Kuwait and Amman has paved the way for progress in relations, Kuwaiti National Guard Major General Dr. Faleh Shujaa said in a statement after putting his signature on a bilateral military deal with Amman.

The military pact with the Hashemite Kingdom, which dates back to 2017, comprises numerous joint military drills and training courses, which allow the militaries of both nations the chance to exchange their know-how with one another, he said.

Ahead of joint military committee talks slated for Kuwait early next year, he said such gatherings are instrument­al in propelling relations to greater levels.

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