His Highness the Prime Minister and his French counterpart discuss enhancing cooperation prospects between the two countries - Sarmad

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

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 friendly French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and to Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

The Prime Minister pointed out during the call the official invitation extended by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, 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 the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. It addressed areas of cooperation and joint investment in defense, oil, health, and artificial intelligence. The latest developments on the regional and international scenes were also discussed, with an exchange of views on a number of issues of mutual concern.

His Highness the Prime Minister expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for 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.