Kuwait and Saudi Arabia sign 'Hajj 1448' agreement

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement on arrangements for Kuwait’s Hajj affairs for the 1448 AH season yesterday in Jeddah, on the sidelines of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening ties of cooperation and joint coordination with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing to the success of the Hajj season and facilitating the performance of rituals for the guests of the Most Merciful in an atmosphere of security, reassurance, and tranquility.

The ministry explained that the agreement comes within the framework of continuous coordination and cooperation between the authorities concerned with Hajj affairs in both countries, and underscores the shared commitment to completing organizational, administrative, and technical preparations early on, ensuring the provision of the best services to pilgrims from the State of Kuwait.

It noted that Kuwait’s participation in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition stems from its dedication to supporting the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure the success of this important event, and to make a constructive contribution to achieving its objectives, as it serves as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and experiences and developing the service system provided to the guests of the Most Merciful.

The ministry stressed that Kuwait supports the blessed efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the guests of the Most Merciful and ensuring the success of Hajj seasons, through full compliance with all decisions, instructions, and organizational procedures adopted by the competent authorities in the Kingdom regarding Hajj affairs.

It added that Kuwait is committed to full cooperation with its brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to supporting all initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency, improve service quality, and safeguard the security and safety of pilgrims, driven by shared responsibility and the deep-rooted fraternal bonds uniting the two countries.

Kuwait commended the substantial and continuous efforts made by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in caring for pilgrims and Umrah performers, and in mobilizing human, technical, and organizational resources to serve them, praising the ongoing advancements witnessed by the Hajj system across various fields.