Kuwait's Ambassador to Kenya, Anas Ma'rufi, Permanent Representative to the UN Environment Programme and UN-Habitat

Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya, Anas Maaref, today Tuesday, presented his credentials as Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).

In a statement, the Kuwaiti Embassy in Nairobi said that Ambassador Maaref conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him; His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, may God protect him; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with their best wishes for her good health and well-being.

Ambassador Maaref praised the distinguished bilateral relations between Kuwait and the United Nations over the past six decades, recalling the historic and pivotal role played by the Organization in the process of liberating Kuwait from the brutal Iraqi invasion. He highlighted Kuwait’s commitment to joint efforts with the Organization to enhance cooperation that deepens bilateral ties with UNEP and UN-Habitat, as well as the partnership and support provided by Kuwait to both programmes.

For her part, the UN official expressed her sincere greetings to Kuwait, both the leadership and the people, and her keenness to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields, wishing Ambassador Maaref success and achievement in carrying out his duties.