Mona Al Hammoudi (Abu Dhabi)
The Emirati-Kuwaiti relations are a distinguished model in the strength of relations between countries, and an affirmation of the strength of brotherly relations, history, common heritage and the solid strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries, which are united by historical relations, customs, traditions, plans and a single destiny based on goals and positions that achieve the integration of visions between the two countries.
The bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait witnessed prominent stations that contributed to consolidating these relations and moving them forward, whether at the bilateral level or through the course of the Cooperation Council, which is reflected in achieving the interests of the two brotherly countries, whose foundations laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and the late Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, within the framework of the brotherly relationship that has been established over decades, and has been consolidated since the meeting between the late Sheikh Zayed and the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in 1973.
The Emirates and the brothers in the State of Kuwait participate in their celebrations of their 61st National Day, which falls on February 25 of each year, which this year comes like every year as a witness to more achievements and great growth witnessed by Kuwait in all fields, to achieve comprehensive development and capacity building.
The “Emirati-Kuwaiti” relations represent a unique model of the deep brotherly relations and ties that bind countries, where the two countries bring together strong bonds, common goals, ambitions and priorities, and a single destiny supported by a deep-rooted strategic partnership under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State. God, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, and Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince, as the relationship is an example of the strong ties rooted in the conscience of the two countries and their common history, and what added to this relationship of mutual visits between the two leaderships, including the first visit of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, to the State of Kuwait in 2005, where the visit gave a great impetus and impetus to the bilateral relations between the two countries.
The saying of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, “The Emirates is for Kuwait and Kuwait for the Emirates” embodies the reality of the positive relations between the two countries, which are reflected in various sectors for the benefit and development of the two brotherly peoples.
The two countries share the same visions on regional and global issues and files, based on common principles aimed at strengthening the security and stability of the region and global peace. The brotherly and strategic relations between the UAE and Kuwait are a major focus for strengthening the pillars of the Gulf Cooperation Council, ensuring the stability of the peoples of the GCC countries and achieving their prosperity and prosperity.
The Emirati-Kuwaiti relations also constitute a major guarantee and a solid basis for the unity and strength of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The distinction of bilateral relations is reflected in many aspects of cooperation at the political, diplomatic, economic, cultural and other sectors, translated by distinguished social relations between the people of the two countries.
joint committee
The sisterly State of Kuwait continues the process of construction under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad, who assumed responsibility for leading the country, succeeding the late Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Jaber Al-Sabah, in a new phase in which the Emirati-Kuwaiti relations continued their prosperity and excellence in various fields.
The process of bilateral relations between the UAE and the State of Kuwait includes cooperation between the two countries in all fields, which enjoys the support of the leaderships of the two countries to achieve development and enhance the process of cooperation and push it to broader horizons to serve common goals and interests.
The Emirati-Kuwaiti relations are a unique model of positive and integrated relations, which are old and historical, culminated in the signing of an agreement to establish a joint committee for bilateral cooperation between the two countries signed on 4/24/2006 in Kuwait City, and the first meeting of the committee held in Abu Dhabi on 3/1/2008, which he chaired From the Emirati side, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and from the Kuwaiti side, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
On June 2, 2013, the second session of the Joint Higher Committee was held, during which several programs and agreements were signed, including the activation program in the field of environment for the year 2014-2015, and the executive program of the cultural and technical agreement between the two countries for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. A cooperation program was also signed between the two countries. The foreign ministries of the two countries in the field of diplomatic training and research, in addition to signing a joint cooperation protocol between the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Emirates.
The third session of the Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation between the UAE and the State of Kuwait was held on 14-15 December 2014, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE, and a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Securities and Commodities Authority of the UAE and the State of Kuwait, a memorandum of understanding for industrial cooperation and a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of oil and gas petrochemicals, new and renewable energies sources, and an executive program for cooperation in the field of libraries, culture and arts between the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters in the State of Kuwait. An executive program for cooperation in the field of libraries, culture and arts was also signed between the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters in the State of Kuwait during the years from 2014 to 2017.
mutual visits
The political relations between the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are witnessing a remarkable development, which is reflected in the mutual coordination between the two sides in regional and international forums on issues of common interest to serve the interests of both sides. The joint consulate between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait at the General Court of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 5, 2015. The UAE side in the meeting was chaired by Ahmed Saeed Elham Al Dhaheri, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Kuwaiti side was headed by Faisal Saleh Al-Atiqi, Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kuwait Foreign Affairs.
The meetings of the bilateral (Kuwaiti-Emirati) Consular Committee were also held on February 12, 2017, headed by Ambassador Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and from the State of Kuwait, Ambassador Sami Al Hamad, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs.
Consular Committee
And in order to devote the strength of relations between the two countries and the desire for broad prospects of cooperation and coordination, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi hosted the work of the third Emirati-Kuwaiti Consular Committee on 11-6-2019, while the State of Kuwait hosted on 11-5-2020 the work of the fourth session of the joint committee Between the UAE and the State of Kuwait via visual communication technology, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al Nasser Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait.
ovation
To celebrate Kuwait’s National Day last year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered the name of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Al-Mankhool Street in Dubai.
Kuwait in the “Expo”
Kuwait will participate in “Expo 2020 Dubai” with its largest participation in the history of the “Expo” exhibitions, under the slogan “New Kuwait .. New Opportunities for Sustainability”, which reflects the distinguished positive relations between the two countries.