German Ambassador: Kuwait-German Relations Based on Solid Friendship and Growing Partnership

Osama Diab: The newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Kuwait, Dr. Dirk Rotenberg, affirmed the depth of Kuwaiti-German relations, which are founded on enduring friendship, mutual trust, and respect. He praised the high level of cooperation between the two countries and expressed his country’s aspiration to continue developing bilateral ties and expanding the scope of partnership across various fields.

This came during a speech delivered by Ambassador Rotenberg at the celebration of German Unity Day, hosted by the embassy yesterday evening, in the presence of Minister of Education M. Syed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, along with a number of officials, diplomats, and members of the German community in Kuwait.

Rotenberg expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah for the congratulatory messages they sent to the German President and government on the occasion of German Unity Day. He emphasized that these gestures reflect the deep friendship and distinguished relations linking the two countries. He stated that relations between Germany and Kuwait are built on a solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect, expressing his appreciation for Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people, and commending the distinguished relations his country enjoys with the State of Kuwait.

The German ambassador praised the high-level visits and communications exchanged between the two countries, noting that the visit of the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister to Germany and the talks he held with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul in September last year reflected the depth of bilateral relations and the growing momentum they are witnessing, as well as the shared will to continue elevating the level of cooperation between the two countries.

He clarified that the Kuwaiti-German partnership extends beyond the political framework to encompass broad economic, investment, and developmental fields, including energy, technology, artificial intelligence, security, education, and academic cooperation, alongside many other areas of mutual interest. He affirmed Germany’s aspiration to enhance cooperation with Kuwait within regional and international frameworks and organizations, stressing the importance of coordination and joint action in addressing the growing challenges facing the world.

Rotenberg pointed out that the international community is currently facing a complex set of challenges, including rising oil prices, alongside ongoing conflicts and crises in various parts of the world. He emphasized that these developments make enhancing cooperation and coordination among countries more urgent. He stressed that international dialogue and cooperation remain among the most important tools for addressing these challenges and building a safer, more stable, and prosperous future, noting that the rapid developments witnessed globally underscore the need for countries to rely on one another more than ever before.

He affirmed that Germany and Kuwait share the desire to contribute to enhancing security, stability, and prosperity, highlighting the importance of collective action in facing the economic, security, and political challenges confronting the international community. He stated that the world is going through a period marked by a high degree of uncertainty, making cooperation between countries more critical. He emphasized that achieving peace, security, stability, and prosperity requires concerted and integrated efforts and working in a spirit of partnership.

The German ambassador touched upon the historical significance of German Unity Day, recalling the fall of the Berlin Wall and the peaceful unification of Germany as a historic milestone that demonstrated peoples’ capacity to achieve major transformations through peaceful means and dialogue. He noted that this year’s commemoration comes at a time when several crises and conflicts continue to cast shadows over various regions of the world, emphasizing that the German experience carries important messages regarding the value of peace, dialogue, and cooperation, and the necessity of building bridges of communication between nations and peoples. He added that the anniversary of German unity embodies the importance of overcoming divisions and working toward building a shared future, pointing out that his country’s historical experience confirms that peaceful change and cooperation can pave the way toward a safer, more stable, and more prosperous future.

In conclusion of his speech, Rutenberg reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the State of Kuwait, both its leadership and its people, praising Kuwait’s resilience and its ability to confront the challenges and unstable security conditions experienced by the region. He expressed his appreciation for the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and security agencies, which continue to carry out their duties in defending the country and safeguarding its security, and he reiterated Germany’s solidarity with Kuwait and its appreciation for the efforts undertaken by state institutions to preserve the country’s security and stability. He also extended his gratitude to members of the German community in Kuwait, affirming that they feel safe and protected and receive care and attention, and commending the friendly and supportive environment that the State of Kuwait provides for the German community.