Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah affirmed, Wednesday, the strong ties between Kuwait and the European Union, saying that both sides were seeking more cooperation and mutual work.

This press statement came during the visit of Sven Simon, head of the delegation for the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Arab Peninsula (DARP) on their official visit to Kuwait. He praised the European Parliament’s continuous efforts in cooperating with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in fields of common interest.

He recalled the EU’s stance during the Iraqi invasion in 1990 and their efforts in liberating Kuwait.

On his part, Dr. Simon expressed his and the delegation’s delight during their visit and the parliament’s appreciation of Kuwait’s democratic history and their role internationally and in the region.

EU Ambassador to Kuwait Cristian Tudor and other EU officials attended the meeting.

Source: Kuwait News Agency