Al-Badr: Strengthening Political and Defense Cooperation with Poland
Emphasis on strengthening political, defense, and trade cooperation between Kuwait and Poland
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Assistant Undersecretary of State for European Affairs, Ambassador Najib Al-Badr, affirmed the depth and distinction of Kuwait-Poland relations across various fields, highlighting both countries’ commitment to enhancing political, defense, military, commercial, and investment cooperation, and building upon past achievements and shared historical milestones.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Polish Embassy’s celebration of Poland’s National Day and the anniversary of its regained independence, attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Mushalla, Commander of the Naval Forces Rear Admiral Saif Al-Humailan, along with several ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, and members of the Polish community in Kuwait, Al-Badr stated that Kuwait takes pride in its diplomatic relations with Poland, which span 63 years. He noted that political ties between the two countries feature continuous communication and coordination, particularly during the sixth round of political consultations held last September in Warsaw, attended by Deputy Undersecretary of State for European Affairs Hamad Al-Mushaan, where various areas of mutual interest and regional and international developments were discussed.
He clarified that cooperation between the two countries also extends to the defense and military sectors, especially in training and qualifying Kuwaiti students at the Polish Naval Academy. He expressed appreciation for commercial and investment cooperation and expressed hope that this aspect would see a qualitative leap in the coming period.
For his part, Polish Ambassador to Kuwait Michal Guliwa affirmed his country’s pride in the historical relations and solid partnership it shares with Kuwait, praising Kuwait’s resilience amid the difficult security conditions facing the Middle East region. He confirmed Poland’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for Kuwaiti diplomacy’s efforts to achieve peace and stability.
Guliwa commended Kuwait’s balanced stance in dealing with regional developments, noting that Kuwait’s calm and measured diplomacy serves as a beacon under current circumstances. He cited the Arab proverb: “He who walks steadily does not stumble,” emphasizing Poland’s deep respect for Kuwait’s vision and diplomatic approach.
He pointed out that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of permanent diplomatic representation of Poland in Kuwait, noting that the Polish Embassy in Kuwait was the first embassy of his country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, representing a foundational milestone in building strong relations between the two nations.
The ambassador stressed that the Kuwaiti-Polish partnership extends beyond the political sphere into practical areas, foremost among them defense and military education cooperation, expressing his country’s pride in contributing to the training and qualification of Kuwaiti military personnel.
He noted the graduation of 25 Kuwaiti officers last August from the Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia, following the completion of intensive academic studies and naval tactical training programs.
On the tourism front, he highlighted growing people-to-people ties between the two countries, pointing to the increasing interest of Kuwaiti tourists in visiting Poland due to its rich historical and cultural heritage and stunning natural scenery.
