Kuwait city: Ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Kuwait, Jo Myong Cho, praised Kuwait's steadfast position in supporting peace and its status as a center for humanitarian work around the world.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the remarks came in a speech delivered by Ambassador Cho during a ceremony marking the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The event was attended by Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Saleh Al-Saraawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Dr. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah, and a number of representatives and heads of diplomatic missions in Kuwait.
The ambassador highlighted that holding the celebration in Kuwait reflects the closeness of the two peoples and emphasized his country's endeavor to develop bilateral relations with the State of Kuwait in various fields. He lauded Kuwait's provision of loans through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to support his country, particularly noting the assistance provided following natural disasters such as heavy rains and floods.
Ambassador Cho stated, "Kuwait's support was a source of strength in difficult times." He also discussed several development projects undertaken by his country, which include infrastructure, residential areas, cultural, entertainment, and tourism centers.