Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al-Sabah in New York City on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. The meeting was attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jراح Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, among other officials. Madbouli conveyed greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to the Kuwaiti Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
During the meeting, Madbouli emphasized that Egypt considers Kuwait's security and that of other Gulf states as integral to its own national security. He expressed Egypt's strong condemnation of any attacks on Kuwait or Gulf states and reaffirmed Egypt's full solidarity with Kuwait against internal and external threats. The Egyptian Prime Minister highlighted the depth of relations between the two countries and their desire to translate this closeness into greater cooperation across various sectors.
Madbouli noted that Egypt is keen to enhance joint investment and trade with Kuwait to levels that reflect the exceptional nature of their relations. He expressed hope for attracting more Kuwaiti direct investment in Egypt and building on previous meetings between the two sides on this matter. The Egyptian Prime Minister also mentioned the interest of Egyptian companies in expanding their presence in the Kuwaiti market across several sectors.
The meeting also touched on the welfare of the Egyptian community in Kuwait, with Madbouli praising the support they receive and the care provided by the Kuwaiti government. He expressed appreciation for the role of the Egyptian diaspora abroad. The Kuwaiti Crown Prince, in turn, praised the historical and fraternal relations between Kuwait and Egypt.
Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al-Sabah expressed Kuwait's appreciation for the efforts made by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, particularly regarding regional crises. He highlighted the depth of relations between the two countries and Kuwait's commitment to supporting bilateral cooperation in various fields to achieve the aspirations of both nations.
The Kuwaiti Crown Prince also commended Egypt's development achievements under President El-Sisi's leadership, despite regional and international challenges. Both sides agreed to continue effective communication and enhance joint coordination, especially given the numerous bilateral agreements covering cooperation in several sectors.
The meeting between Madbouli and Sheikh Sabah Khalid Hamad Al-Sabah underscores the strong ties between Egypt and Kuwait, with both countries seeking to bolster cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Their discussions reflect a shared commitment to regional stability and economic collaboration.
Key points
- Egypt views Kuwait's security as part of its own national security.
- The two countries aim to enhance joint investment and trade.
- They agreed to continue effective communication and enhance joint coordination.
