Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Hamad Sabah received Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly in New York City to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two nations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, where Dr. Madbouly represented Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Bader Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jareeh Jaber Ahmed Sabah, were also present.
During the meeting, Dr. Madbouly conveyed President El-Sisi's greetings to Kuwait's Amir Sheikh Meshal Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He emphasized the Egyptian president's directives to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields. Dr. Madbouly also stressed that Egypt considers Kuwait's security and that of other Gulf Arab states as part of its national security.
Dr. Madbouly expressed Egypt's rejection and condemnation of any attacks on Kuwait and Gulf Arab states, reaffirming Egypt's solidarity with Kuwait against internal and external threats. He highlighted the depth of relations between the two countries and Egypt's desire to translate this closeness into greater cooperation in all sectors, particularly those where both nations have competitive advantages.
The two leaders discussed ways to promote joint investment and trade between Egypt and Kuwait, aiming to attract more Kuwaiti investments to Egypt. They also touched on the interest of Egyptian companies in expanding their presence in the Kuwaiti market across various sectors. The meeting also covered the welfare of the Egyptian community in Kuwait, with Dr. Madbouly appreciating the support and care provided by the Kuwaiti government.
Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Hamad Sabah expressed his country's appreciation for the historical and fraternal relations with Egypt. He praised President El-Sisi's efforts, particularly in addressing regional challenges. The Crown Prince emphasized the depth of relations between the two countries and Kuwait's commitment to supporting bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The Crown Prince acknowledged the significant development strides achieved by Egypt under President El-Sisi's leadership, despite regional and international challenges. He affirmed Kuwait's continued engagement with Egypt and the importance of enhancing coordination, particularly with several bilateral agreements in place to foster cooperation across various sectors.
The meeting between the Kuwaiti Crown Prince and the Egyptian Prime Minister reflects the strong ties between the two nations. Both sides expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation and addressing common challenges. The discussions also highlighted the importance of continued communication and collaboration between Egypt and Kuwait to promote peace and stability in the region.
Key points
- Egypt and Kuwait aim to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including investment and trade.
- The two countries reaffirmed their solidarity and support for each other's security and interests.
- The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York City.
