Visiting Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias said that Kuwait and Greece enjoy excellent political relations and he would like to further enhance them into better economic ties between the two nations.
Speaking to the media at the residence of the Ambassador of Greece H.E. Konstantinos Piperigos, he said Greece was having a great economic recovery with a growth of almost 2.8 per cent and there were several opportunities for investment which Kuwait could take advantage of. Greek Foreign Minister Dendias further emphasized that Kuwait was a very important country in the Gulf as their knowledge on the region is well respected and appreciated and hence he said their point of view on several issues were important to Greece as well as the European Union which Greece was a member and could impress upon.
Foreign Minister Dendias met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Tuesday just before his appointment as Prime Minister.
The meeting discussed the overall close bilateral relations connecting the two countries, and ways to enhance them on all levels. It also discussed the latest developments on the regional and international scenes, in addition to other issues of mutual concerns. After the meeting, both sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the agricultural field between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Republic of Greece.
A MoU was also signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two countries in the field of diplomatic training. The agreement was signed by Minister Nicolas, on behalf of the Greek side while Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Khaled Al-Jarallah, represented the Kuwaiti side.
The signing ceremony was attended by Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Walid Al-Khubaizi, Assistant Foreign Minister for Protocols’ Affairs Ambassador Dhari Al-Ajran, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Greece Saud Al-Dowaish, Assistant Foreign Minister for the Deputy Foreign Minister’s Office Ambassador Ayham Al-Omar, Acting Assistant Foreign Minister for the Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ambassador Saleh Al-Loughani, and other senior officials at the ministry.
Regarding Kuwaiti tourists visiting Greece, Dendias said this number could be greatly enhanced by direct flights between the two countries. Greece is a tourist paradise with almost 20 millions tourists visiting every year. He said he was extremely optimistic that direct flights would begin in the near future and that would give a great boost to the Kuwaitis visiting Greece.
Minister Dendias also said that he was extremely impressed by the Greek community in Kuwait who are young and vibrant and participating in the development of Kuwait. He said they have truly been bridging the gap between the two nations with their contribution.
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