His Highness the Prime Minister receives a phone call from the Prime Minister of the French Republic

Kuwait City, August 24 (KUNA) -- His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from Mr. Sebastien Lecornu, Prime Minister of the friendly French Republic. During the call, His Highness conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard them, to His Excellency the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and to Mr. Sebastien Lecornu, Prime Minister.

His Highness the Prime Minister pointed out during the call the official invitation extended by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and guard him, to His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, to pay an official visit to the State of Kuwait this year, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries.

The call also discussed the close bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation prospects in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. The conversation covered areas of cooperation and joint investment in defense, oil, health, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, the latest developments on the regional and international scenes were discussed, with an exchange of views on several issues of mutual concern.

His Highness the Prime Minister expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the wildfires in southwestern France, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and hoping that the authorities in the friendly country will be able to overcome the aftermath of this disaster. (End) T.M.A