The inauguration of a photo exhibition by the Kuwaiti researcher in British affairs, Dr. Issa Dashti took place at the the Kuwait National Library, during which the British Ambassador, H.E Belinda Lewis, praised the relations between Britain and Kuwait, describing them as historically and culturally distinguished.
The exhibition was held on the occasion of the 74th birthday of King Charles III.
Lewis expressed her admiration for the exhibition, describing it as distinctive because it contained rare pictures of King Charles’ first visit to Kuwait in 1989.
She stated that the pictures prove how much the King enjoyed the visit, adding, “It is wonderful to see these pictures that show the depth of the bilateral relations between Britain and Kuwait and the strong relationship between the two ruling families in the two countries.”
She praised the efforts of Dr. Issa Dashti, and said “I greatly respect his dedication to search for more in our history, as he devotes a lot of his time, energy and money to reviewing the archive papers and traveling to discover more and know the stories behind the pictures as well, so it is great to share what he does with the British Embassy, because it helps us understand our historical footprint in Kuwait as well.”
Followed by, Sheikha Hala Al-Badr stating the Kuwaiti-British relations are exceptional, distinguished and old, and have become an example to follow in international relations, pointing out that the Kuwaiti people will not forget the permanent and honorable stances of the friendly United Kingdom throughout history to support the Kuwaiti right.
Dr. Dashti also indicated that the exhibition included pictures of King Charles III when he visited Kuwait in 1989 when he was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, as this was the first official visit to Kuwait, during which he visited several places, including the Kuwait National Museum and Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah, the Hunting and Equestrian Club, and the Central Bank of Kuwait, pointing out that this visit reflects the extent of the strong and solid relationship between the two countries.