Kuwait's Ambassador in Bern: Crown Prince's Visit to Switzerland Marks Important Milestone in Bilateral Relations
The Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bern affirmed that the Crown Prince's visit to Switzerland and his meeting with the Swiss President represent an important milestone in bilateral relations, especially with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Youssef Abdul Samad, affirmed on Monday that the visit by His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, to Switzerland and his scheduled meeting with Swiss President Guy Parmelin represent an important 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 diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Switzerland, which 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 existing 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.
The ambassador clarified that Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to Kuwait last February, and his meetings with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, likewise 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.
Ambassador Abdul Samad also emphasized that Kuwait and Switzerland share many 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.
He noted that these shared visions form a solid foundation for continuing to strengthen relations between the two countries and opening new avenues for cooperation, in line with their mutual interests.
