Kuwait and Saudi Arabia sign Hajj arrangements agreement for the 1448 AH season
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Both parties sign an agreement to coordinate Hajj affairs to ensure providing the best services to pilgrims in the 1448 AH season
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
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 an agreement on arrangements for Kuwait’s Hajj affairs for the 1448 AH Hajj season in Jeddah today, Sunday, on the sidelines of Dr. Al-Osaimi’s participation in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after the signing, Dr. Al-Osaimi emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening ties of cooperation and joint coordination with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing to the success of the Hajj season and facilitating the performance of rituals for the Guests of Allah in an atmosphere of security, peace, 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 sister countries, and underscores the shared commitment to completing organizational, administrative, and technical preparations early, ensuring the provision of the best services to Kuwaiti 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 contribute actively to achieving its objectives, as it serves as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and experiences and developing the service system provided to the Guests of Allah.
Al-Osaimi stressed that Kuwait supports the blessed efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the Guests of Allah and ensuring the success of Hajj seasons, through full compliance with all decisions, instructions, and organizational 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, driven by shared responsibility and the firm fraternal bonds linking the two sister countries.
He praised the extensive and continuous efforts made by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in caring for pilgrims and Umrah performers, and mobilizing 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 Allah to perpetuate the blessings of security and stability upon the two sister 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.
