Al-Abdullah and his French counterpart discussed enhancing the prospects of cooperation between Kuwait and France

His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received a phone call today from the Prime Minister of the friendly French Republic, Sebastien Lecornu.

During the call, he referred to the official invitation extended by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to 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.

Furthermore, the latest developments on the regional and international scenes were discussed, and views were exchanged on a number of issues of mutual concern.

His Highness the Prime Minister expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the forest fires in southwestern France, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and hoping that the authorities in the friendly country will be able to overcome the effects of this disaster.