Minister of Awqaf signs agreement with Saudi Hajj Minister on arrangements for Kuwait's Hajj for the upcoming season - Sarmad

• Kuwait affirmed its support for the Kingdom’s efforts in serving the guests of the Most Merciful and its commitment to their regulatory directives to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims.

(KUNA) – Kuwait’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Osaimi, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, signed today in Jeddah an agreement on arrangements for Kuwait’s Hajj affairs for the 1448 AH Hajj season, on the sidelines of Dr. Al-Osaimi’s participation in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

Dr. Al-Osaimi emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening ties of cooperation and joint coordination with the brotherly 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.

He clarified that the agreement falls within the framework of continuous coordination and cooperation between the authorities concerned with Hajj affairs in the two brotherly countries, and underscores their shared commitment to completing organizational, administrative, and technical preparations early on, ensuring the provision of the best services to Kuwait’s pilgrims.

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

Al-Osaimi 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, directives, and regulatory procedures adopted by the competent authorities in the Kingdom regarding Hajj affairs.

He added that Kuwait is keen on full cooperation with its brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and supporting all initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency, improve service quality, and safeguard the security and safety of pilgrims, based on shared responsibility and the firm fraternal bonds linking the two brotherly countries.

He praised 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 deploying human, technical, and organizational resources to serve them, commending the continuous development witnessed by the Hajj system across various fields.

Minister Al-Osaimi expressed his appreciation for the efforts invested in organizing the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, affirming that the success of these events reflects the Kingdom’s interest in enhancing partnerships and integration with Islamic countries and relevant authorities concerned with Hajj affairs, which positively impacts the quality of services provided to the pilgrims of the House of Allah.

Al-Osaimi concluded by reaffirming the continued close coordination and cooperation between Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, praying to Almighty God to perpetuate the blessings of security and stability upon the two brotherly countries and to grant everyone success in serving the pilgrims of the House of Allah and ensuring the success of the 1448 AH Hajj season.