Ambassadors Build a Nation in People's Hearts

When you want to write freely and without fear of repercussions about individuals who hold high-ranking official positions, you choose the right timing to free yourself from the misinterpretations that some excel at exploiting and building their positions upon.

Writing here is an expression of a conviction that has developed within you through your observation of this individual, and the impact they left after being transferred from this post and assuming other duties.

It is not difficult to gauge the level of satisfaction and affection that any ambassador or diplomat enjoys among the majority of people.

I have a good relationship with many Kuwaiti, Lebanese, and Arab ambassadors who served in Kuwait. I have shared experiences and unforgettable memories with them, and I make it a point to stay in touch and meet them as friends, exchanging conversations, books, and visits whenever opportunities arise, both in Kuwait and abroad.

There is a great deal of respect for these two personalities, not only among the Lebanese and Omani communities, but also within Kuwaiti society across different social strata. When you mention the name of either of them, you feel as though you have lost something difficult to replace. They left an influential imprint whose echoes still resonate in your ears and in diplomatic circles.

This type of diplomat has become a model of exemplary conduct and humility, making you feel like a friend.

Building a relationship as an ambassador with others is not a simple matter; it reflects the individual’s character, cultural level, and acquired experience, which ultimately remain as assets in the account of that ambassador and the country they represent.

Some diplomats may succeed in strengthening their positions and achieving positive results in terms of relations between their home country and the country they serve, which is commendable and desirable. They may take steps that contribute to enhancing the ties and interests shared between the two nations. However, our discussion here pertains to other aspects related to interactions with people and the broader community, touching upon what is known as public diplomacy, which succeeds in forming good social relationships that enable the attraction of a wide segment of public opinion.

I am not in a position to preach or intrude on how others should conduct themselves; that is a matter for the individuals concerned. Rather, I have tried to convey an authentic and vivid picture of what I have closely experienced with Arab diplomats who served their countries in Kuwait and left in our hearts beautiful, indelible memories.