Kuwait’s Ambassador to Qatar, Hafeez bin Mohammed Al Ajmi.
Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar, Hafeez bin Mohammed Al Ajmi, praised the distinguished brotherly relations between Kuwait and Qatar noting that everyone is witnessing remarkable development of the relations between the leaders of both countries.
“Since the establishment of the two brotherly countries, there have been continuous efforts to enhance ties covering all areas political, economic, trade, investment, military and security cooperation, education, tourism and art. A joint high committee was established on June 18, 2002 to create a partnership between the two brotherly countries covering all aspects of cooperation,” the Ambassador said.
In a press statement to media on the occasion of Kuwait’s 58th National Day celebrations and 28th Liberation Day anniversary, Al Ajmi said that these glorious national celebrations are a supreme impact on our hearts, and both occasions emphasize the independence of the State of Kuwait, its unity and solidarity of the Kuwaiti people in the face of various challenges.
“It is also as an opportunity to cherish the noble positions of our brothers in the GCC countries and Arab countries and friends from the coalition countries. Qatar has played a prominent role in this regard and everyone in Kuwait remembers with pride the battle of Al Khafji, led by the brave Qatari armed forces,” he noted.
On Qatar and Kuwait relations, Al Ajmi said the Kuwait’s relationship with the people of Qatar dates back to the ages much before sixteenth century, and not only within the framework of official relations as is known in international relations or mutual interests. “We in Kuwait thank the State of Qatar for its participation in the national celebrations of the State of Kuwait, whether in Doha or Kuwait, which includes many great and distinguished events that are being held under the slogan ‘Kuwait our home country’.
Also the gift by the State of Qatar to the State of Kuwait and its people on its national day celebrations in the form of celebrations being marked under theme ‘Kuwait and Qatar - One People’, reflects the cohesion of the peoples of the Gulf and emphasises the cohesion among the people of the Gulf, which was manifested in the participation of the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait. “The people of Kuwait consider Qatar their second home country,” he said adding, “We have seen the State of Qatar as one of the top tourist destinations of the Kuwaiti tourists. Also Kuwait has always been a favorite destination for Qataris as it is close to them geographically and culturally. Kuwait has become one of the most important markets in the region due to diversity of its markets and its prices.”
About the volume of trade exchange, the Ambassador said that the bilateral investments exceeded $7bn in both the public and private sectors in both countries. “The two countries witnessed strong growth in trade exchange. The two chambers agreed to establish a joint business council to promote cooperation between private sectors in both countries.”
“In the end of 2018, the volume of trade with Qatar grew by QR2.8bn (about $770m) and the number of Kuwaiti companies operating in Qatar increased by 34% in 2018 compared to 2017,” he said.
About the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Ambassador said: “We confirm our confidence in the ability of the Qatari leadership and the organizers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to organize the mega sporting event in its best form.”
The Ambassador also mentioned that there is a great cooperation between the two countries in the field of education and military fields, in addition to the participation of various departments of the Qatari military forces in the joint exercises held in Kuwait. “Similarly, the Kuwaiti Armed Forces are participating in exercises held in Qatar.”
He added: “We are proud of the presence of many of Kuwaitis who are studying here in Qatar in various universities in Qatar, and we encourage our sons and daughters from both countries to study in the other country,” he said.
