Ukrainian Ambassador Dr Maksym Subh visits The Times Kuwait
. . . discusses Kuwait–Ukraine relations and expanding areas of cooperation
The Times Kuwait Report
Ukrainian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Dr. Maksym Subh visited the offices of The Times Kuwait, where he held a fruitful and wide-ranging discussion with Editor-in-Chief Tareq Yousef Al-Shumaimry and Executive Managing Editor Reaven D’Souza on bilateral relations, regional developments, diplomacy, media and the growing areas of cooperation between Kuwait and Ukraine.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the evolving relationship between Kuwait and Ukraine, as well as the importance of strengthening communication and people-to-people understanding between the two countries.
Dr. Subh, who assumed his responsibilities as Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kuwait after serving in a senior diplomatic role dealing with the Middle East and Africa, has been actively engaged in strengthening Ukraine’s relations with countries across the region. Prior to his appointment in Kuwait, he served as Ukraine’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa and undertook extensive diplomatic engagements across the region and Africa.
Broadening Kuwait–Ukraine relations
The discussions touched on the importance of moving bilateral relations beyond traditional diplomatic engagement and exploring practical opportunities in areas such as trade, investment, food security, agriculture, technology, energy, education, culture and tourism.
The meeting also examined the changing nature of international relations and the importance of maintaining dialogue between governments, institutions, businesses and the media at a time of significant geopolitical and economic transformation.
Role of the media
The meeting also highlighted the important role played by the media in building greater understanding between countries and communities. The Ambassador and the Times Kuwait leadership exchanged views on the role of responsible journalism in presenting international developments, strengthening public understanding and providing space for diplomatic representatives to communicate directly with the public.
For The Times Kuwait, the visit was also an opportunity to deepen its engagement with the diplomatic community in Kuwait and to gain a better understanding of Ukraine’s perspectives on developments affecting the region and the wider international community.
Dr. Subh has considerable experience in diplomatic communication and media engagement. During his previous assignment as Ukraine’s Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, he participated in meetings with journalists, think tanks and media representatives in several countries
Looking towards the future
The discussions concluded on a positive note, with both sides emphasizing the value of continued dialogue and greater interaction between Kuwait and Ukraine. The meeting reflected the growing breadth of Kuwait–Ukraine relations, which increasingly encompasses political dialogue, humanitarian cooperation, economic ties, technology, defence, food security and cultural exchanges.
Ambassador Subh’s visit to The Times Kuwait also reaffirmed the importance of maintaining close contact between the diplomatic community and the media, particularly at a time when developments in one part of the world can have significant consequences across regions.
The Times Kuwait expressed its appreciation to Ambassador Subh for his visit and for the open and constructive exchange of views, while the Ambassador welcomed the opportunity to engage with the publication’s senior editorial leadership.
