Oil Minister Discusses Bilateral Relations and Strengthening Cooperation Ties with UK, French, and Japanese Ambassadors to Kuwait - Sarmad
Tariq Al-Roumi discussed bilateral relations with the ambassadors to enhance cooperation in energy and the economy.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
(KUNA) – Kuwaiti Oil Minister and Chairman of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors, Tariq Al-Roumi, held separate meetings on Wednesday with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Japan accredited to Kuwait, discussing the enhancement of bilateral relations and the strengthening of cooperative ties with friendly nations.
The Ministry of Oil stated in a press release that Minister Al-Roumi discussed with British Ambassador Qudsi Rashid the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, as well as prospects for developing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, reflecting the depth of Kuwaiti-British relations and the mutual commitment to strengthening them.
It noted that Al-Roumi met with French Ambassador Olivier Gouven, in the presence of the French Cultural Attaché, Bernhard Hieschenberger, to discuss bilateral relations between Kuwait and the French Republic and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination across various fields in the interest of both friendly countries.
The ministry clarified that the Oil Minister reviewed Kuwaiti-Japanese relations and prospects for enhancing bilateral cooperation with Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kuwait, Kenichiro Mukai, in the presence of Acting Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Oil Tankers Company’s Global Marketing Sector, Sheikh Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
It added that the meetings addressed joint cooperation in economic and energy sectors, given the long-standing relations between the two friendly countries, and emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and exchanging views on matters of mutual interest.
The ministry indicated that these meetings come within the framework of Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening its relations with friendly countries and enhancing channels of communication and international cooperation, thereby supporting shared interests and opening broader horizons for bilateral partnerships, particularly in economic and energy sectors.
