Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council Honors Our Ambassador in Beirut with Banquet and Plaque in Recognition of His Efforts

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Hassan Diab met with our Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Sultan Al-Sharji, to discuss the history and durability of Lebanese-Kuwaiti relations. Diab thanked Kuwait for “its constant support for Lebanon and its hosting of hundreds of Lebanese who consider Kuwait their second homeland, just as Kuwaitis have long considered Lebanon their second homeland.”

In the same context, Asaad Saqqaal, Chairman of the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council, hosted Ambassador Al-Sharji at a dinner in his home in central Beirut. The event was attended by Minister of Economy and Trade Dr. Amer Al-Bassit; former Minister and Chairman of the Economic Bodies, Muhammad Shaqir; former Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Moulawi; MP Fayçal Sayegh; former MP Rola Tabsh; Antoine Habib, Chairman of the Housing Bank; Muhammad Ali Qabbani, Chairman of the National Council for Scientific Research; Dr. Raw’a Harati, Economic Advisor to the President of the Republic; Dr. Nabil Fahd, Vice President of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber of Commerce; Karim Salam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Touch; Eli Rizk, Chairman of the Lebanese-Gulf Economic Relations Development Authority; Hadi Soubarah, Vice President of the Lebanese Companies Union; Madiha Rusalane, President of the Leading Women’s Association; and a large gathering of economic and social figures and members of the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council.

Speaking on the occasion, Saqqaal welcomed Ambassador Al-Sharji, saying: “We seize this opportunity to express our appreciation for Kuwait, with which we share deep and honorable historical ties that have proven over decades to be, and continue to be, the best brother to Lebanon, in times of prosperity as well as in times of hardship and difficulty.”

Saqqaal noted that “the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council, operating under the umbrella of the Economic Bodies and Lebanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, chaired by Minister Muhammad Shaqir, works with seriousness and determination to advance economic relations between the two countries and open new horizons for cooperation, investment, and trade.”

He considered that “Lebanon, as it enters a new phase under the new presidency and the current government, and with your assumption of your duties in Lebanon, presents a real and significant opportunity to achieve a qualitative leap in bilateral economic relations,” adding that “all conditions are now conducive to achieving this, starting with the clear resolve of the leaderships of both countries to strengthen relations, through the strong will and determination of the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council, which I have the honor to chair, and the support of the Economic Bodies under the chairmanship of Minister Muhammad Shaqir, up to the continuous support provided by Minister of Economy and Trade Dr. Amer Al-Bassit and his constant readiness to assist the Council in achieving its goals.”

Saqqaal emphasized, “We look forward to the coming stage with confidence and optimism, hoping to witness tangible and qualitative progress in the trajectory of economic relations between our two brotherly countries, commensurate with the depth of the fraternal and historical ties that unite Lebanon and Kuwait, which have always been a source of pride and honor for us in Lebanon.”

For his part, Ambassador Al-Sharji thanked Saqqaal for the meeting and the warm reception, affirming “the strength and durability of the fraternal relations uniting Kuwait and Lebanon” and pointing to “a shared will to elevate, develop, and nurture these relations to advanced levels.” He stressed “the importance of strengthening the ties between businessmen in Kuwait and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry with their counterparts in Lebanese chambers and the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Business Council, thereby contributing to an effective and tangible role in revitalizing Kuwaiti-Lebanese relations, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors.”

He confirmed the existence of many promising areas of cooperation in the investment and trade sectors and stated that “the Kuwaiti Embassy will spare no effort in removing any obstacles and will make every necessary effort to help advance this path and enhance the prospects of joint cooperation.”

The meeting concluded with Saqqaal and Shaqir presenting an honorary plaque to Ambassador Al-Sharji, as a token of gratitude and appreciation for the efforts he is making to strengthen and develop economic relations between Lebanon and Kuwait.