The Moroccan Ambassador to Kuwait, Ali Ben Issa, praised the strength and depth of Moroccan-Kuwaiti relations, describing them as built on a solid foundation of trust and mutual respect.
Speaking to reporters during a reception hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in celebration of Throne Day, Ben Issa highlighted the broad scope of cooperation between the two countries. He noted that the relationship spans political, economic, and cultural fields, and reflects the strong bonds between the leaderships and peoples of both nations.
He emphasized that this bilateral harmony serves as a model for successful Arab partnerships and provides a firm platform for further cooperation and integration in the future.
“The presence of Minister Al-Huwailah embodies the good, solid, and close relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Kuwait,” the ambassador said.
He emphasized that while political relations are robust, economic, trade, and investment cooperation should rise to meet the same level of engagement.
Ben Issa called for greater efforts to elevate economic, trade, and investment relations to match the already strong political ties. While existing agreements and ongoing cooperation are in place, he said more active engagement is needed.
“We are working closely with various Kuwaiti institutions, and I sincerely thank Kuwaiti officials for their continuous support and desire to expand our bilateral relations,” he added.
Turning to the tourism sector, the ambassador revealed that Morocco welcomed approximately 17.5 million tourists last year, including over 23,000 Kuwaiti visitors—a significant increase from previous years, which saw around 16,000 to 17,000 Kuwaiti tourists annually. He attributed this growth to Morocco’s rising global tourism appeal and noted that Kuwait Airways now operates four weekly flights to the Kingdom, signaling increased demand.
As for investments, Ben Issa stated that Kuwaiti investments in Morocco have a long-standing presence and that the Kingdom is actively working to modernize its economic infrastructure to attract more investors, particularly from Kuwait. “We offer a favorable environment and clear incentives for Kuwaiti investors from both the public and private sectors,” he said.
In closing, the ambassador addressed trade relations, noting significant growth in bilateral trade. While up-to-date figures are still pending, he confirmed that both sides are working to further enhance commercial exchange and take it to more advanced levels.
