Embassies mark national days
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Embassy in Bangladesh celebrated the 55th anniversary of the National Day, and the 26th anniversary of the Liberation Day in a reception held at the Westin Hotel. The event was attended by Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Islam, besides International Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Dr Gowher Rizvi, and Energy Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Tawfiq Elahi, besides officials in the cabinet and state ministries. It was also attended by Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Abu Belal Mohammad Shafiul Huqe, besides Inspector General of Police Mohammad Shahidul Haque, along with members of the diplomatic corps in Bangladesh.
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Mohammad Hayat gave a speech before the audience, praising the firm position of Bangladesh in supporting Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion. The diplomat applauded Kuwait’s pioneer role on boosting development in various country across the world. The ambassador stressed the importance of bolstering bilateral ties between both nations through exchanging visits between senior officials in both countries in various fields. Nurul Islam gave a speech in which he expressed his deepest thanks and gratitude to Kuwait’s continuous support to his country in implementing developmental projects.
He also hailed the role of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) in the development of Bangladesh. The Minister also endorsed the joint cooperation between both nations in various fields, offering his greetings to the Kuwaiti political leadership on the national celebrations.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s Embassy in Nigeria yesterday celebrated the 55th anniversary of the National Day, the 25th anniversary of the Liberation Day and the 10th anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s ascension to power. The ceremony was attended by the Director of Honorary Mission in Nigeria in the Foreign Ministry, Governor of Kano State, diplomats, and senior officials. Kuwait Ambassador to Nigeria Abdulaziz Al-Sharrah extended, in a speech marking the ceremony, his congratulations and blessing to the Kuwaiti leadership and people. In his speech, the ambassador also hailed bilateral relations between the two countries.