Rotenberg: German-Kuwaiti Relations Are Solid, and We Look Forward to Enhancing Joint Cooperation

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kuwait, Dr. Dirk Rutenberg, affirmed the depth of the ties between his country and the State of Kuwait, praising the high level of friendship and cooperation existing between the two nations and emphasizing Germany’s aspiration to continue developing and strengthening these relations across various fields.

This statement was made during a speech delivered by Ambassador Rutenberg at the celebration of German Unity Day, hosted by the embassy at Al-Rayya Hall in the evening of yesterday, in the presence of Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, along with a number of officials, diplomats, and members of the German community in Kuwait.

Ambassador Rutenberg expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; and His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for the congratulatory messages they sent to the German President and government on the occasion of German Unity Day. He stressed that these messages reflect the deep friendship and distinguished relations between the two countries.

He stated that German-Kuwaiti relations are built on a solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect, expressing his appreciation for Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people, and commending the distinguished relations Germany enjoys with the State of Kuwait.

Growing Momentum

The German ambassador expressed his appreciation for the high-level visits and communications between the two countries, noting that the visit of the Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs to Germany and the talks he held with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul last September reflected the depth of bilateral relations and the growing momentum they are witnessing, as well as the shared desire to continue developing cooperation in various fields.

He clarified that cooperation between Germany and Kuwait is not limited to the political sphere, but extends to multiple economic and investment sectors, including energy, technology, artificial intelligence, security, education, and academic cooperation, in addition to other areas of common interest.

He added that Germany also looks forward to enhancing cooperation with Kuwait within the framework of regional and international organizations, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts in addressing the challenges facing the world today.

In conclusion of his speech, the German ambassador renewed his country’s solidarity with Kuwait, both its leadership and people, commending Kuwait’s resilience and its ability to confront the challenges and unstable security conditions that the region has witnessed.