Ambassador Abdul Samad: Crown Prince's visit to Switzerland... an important milestone in bilateral relations
The Kuwaiti Ambassador to Switzerland affirmed that the Crown Prince's visit embodies the shared commitment to enhancing cooperation and dialogue between the two countries across various fields.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Youssef Abdul Samad, affirmed on Monday that the visit by His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, to Switzerland and his scheduled meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin represent a significant milestone in the trajectory of bilateral relations, reflecting a shared commitment to further enhancing dialogue, cooperation, and coordination between the two countries, particularly on issues of mutual interest.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Ambassador Abdul Samad noted that the Crown Prince’s visit to Switzerland holds special significance given the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Switzerland, relations that have been characterized over the decades by friendship, cooperation, and regular political dialogue.
He added that the visit at this stage reflects Kuwait’s determination, alongside Switzerland, to build on past achievements and advance Kuwaiti-Swiss relations toward broader horizons of cooperation and partnership, serving the common interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.
He clarified that Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to Kuwait last February, during which he met with His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, further demonstrated the mutual high-level interest in these relations.
He pointed out that Kuwaiti-Swiss relations have witnessed notable development over the years, expanding to encompass multiple fields including peace and security, sustainable development, economy, and investment, as well as efforts to develop cultural aspects.
He also affirmed that Kuwait and Switzerland share numerous common ground, foremost among them a commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and mediation as means of resolving disputes, and a dedication to supporting peace, stability, and international cooperation.
