Foreign Ministry Welcomes Reopening of Slovak Embassy in Kuwait

Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber met with Juraj Blanar, Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, on the occasion of his official visit to Kuwait accompanied by a delegation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement that the meeting discussed the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in the interest of their shared objectives. The statement quoted Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber welcoming Slovakia’s decision to reopen its embassy in Kuwait, emphasizing the importance of this step in strengthening Kuwait-Slovakia relations and opening broader horizons for cooperation and joint coordination between the two countries. He noted that the two sides discussed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of common interest, foremost among them the developments in the region and diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing security and stability. The meeting witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of political consultations between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.