Belgian Ambassador to Kuwait Christian Dooms affirmed on Monday his endeavor to increase bilateral relations with Kuwait in several fields, especially medical, health, and tourism, reports KUNA.
This came in a press conference by Dooms to announce a collection of Francophone cultural and artistic events early next week, which will include classical musical evenings, poetry, and art, in cooperation between French speaking countries’ embassies all throughout Kuwait for two weeks.
He added that he seeks to increase visits to discuss ways of cooperation in various fields, explaining that the embassy will attract a number of Belgian companies to encourage trade between both countries.
Dooms stated that despite there being a direct flight between Kuwait and Belgium, he would still market Belgium as a tourist destination for Kuwaitis because of the many unique sights and experiences in Belgium, as well as many of its famous products.
He said that Belgium and Kuwait celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations last year through many events held by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL).
He indicated that this year the Belgian embassy would participate with the La Francophonie organization to celebrate French language around the world, especially in Kuwait, where French is taught at many academic levels.
Dooms explained that nearly more than half a million people in Kuwait are learning French, half of which are Kuwaitis, pointing out that the upcoming events seek to marry both French and Arabic, next week.
