- Ambassador Touré calls on Kuwaiti and international investors to tap into Guinea’s vast natural and agricultural resources, while expressing deep appreciation for Kuwait’s leadership and commending the Guinean community in Kuwait for their positive role, affirming that Independence Day is both a celebration and a call to deepen friendship and cooperation.
The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Kuwait hosted a reception to mark the 67th anniversary of Guinea’s independence, bringing together diplomats, government officials, and distinguished guests.
The gathering highlighted the deep ties between Kuwait and Guinea, while celebrating a milestone in Guinea’s modern history and its aspirations for continued growth and partnership.
In his address, Guinean Ambassador H.E. Mamady Touré recalled October 2, 1958, as a turning point for his nation, when the late President Ahmed Sékou Touré declared independence — making Guinea the first French-speaking country in sub-Saharan Africa to do so and igniting a wider movement for freedom across the continent.
He emphasized that, under the leadership of President General Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea is pursuing comprehensive reforms to strengthen democracy, fight corruption, modernize infrastructure, and raise living standards.
Ambassador Touré highlighted Kuwait’s role as a “distinguished partner” in Guinea’s development, praising the Kuwait Fund for financing key projects in health, education, rural development, and infrastructure, and announced the upcoming inauguration of two major projects in Conakry to ease congestion and boost urban growth.
He also called on Kuwaiti and international investors to tap into Guinea’s vast natural and agricultural resources, while expressing deep appreciation for Kuwait’s leadership and commending the Guinean community in Kuwait for their positive role, affirming that Independence Day is both a celebration and a call to deepen friendship and cooperation.
Concluding his remarks, Touré expressed deep gratitude to Kuwait’s leadership — His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and praised the efforts of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in advancing bilateral ties.
Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Ambassador H.E. Nayef Al-Mudhaf, who was the chief guest affirmed that Kuwait’s relations with the Republic of Guinea are “historic and long-standing,” highlighting the important role played by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, which has extended 14 loans worth nearly $64 million to Conakry for infrastructure and road projects that have supported the country’s development.
Speaking at a reception Al-Mudhaf noted that trade between the two countries is “reasonable compared to other African nations.”
He revealed that around five agreements are currently under negotiation, including a labor agreement now under active discussion, which he expects to be finalized soon.
Al-Mudhaf stressed that Kuwait is committed to diversifying sources of labor as a strategic choice, citing past experiences with Ethiopia, Benin, and other countries. “We currently have understandings with more than ten nations. Kuwait is a large market, and we are ready to discuss agreements with any country interested, in a way that ensures diversification and better regulation of the labor market,” he added.
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