Kuwait City: Kuwait and Egypt have agreed to enhance their economic, commercial, and investment relations, as announced in a joint statement during Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi's visit to Kuwait. The visit, which took place on April 14-15 at the invitation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, aimed to deepen the historic relations and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the discussions between His Highness the Amir and President Al-Sisi, along with their respective delegations, focused on bilateral ties and mutual appreciation for the strong bonds shared by the two countries. The Kuwaiti side expressed its commitment to pursuing investment opportunities in Egypt across various sectors, including energy, agriculture, industry, information technology, real estate, banking, and pharmaceuticals.
The talks also touched on enhancing collaboration in fields such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, culture, and tourism. Both sides expressed determination to boost commercial and investment ties to serve their common interests. The Egyptian side acknowledged the progress in Kuwait's development under Vision 2035, while Kuwait praised Egypt's advancements under President Al-Sisi's leadership and his efforts to improve investment conditions in line with Egypt's Vision 2030.
His Highness the Amir also welcomed the preparations for the upcoming Gulf-Egypt investment forum in Cairo, confirming Kuwait's intention to actively participate. The statement highlighted the mutual support between the two countries in international forums, including Kuwait's backing of Dr. Khaled Al-Anani's nomination for UNESCO Director-General from 2025 to 2029.
The leaders emphasized the importance of peace, dialogue, and diplomatic resolution of conflicts in the Middle East, urging respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. President Al-Sisi commended Kuwait's efforts in supporting regional stability, particularly during its presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council this year.
Both nations reiterated their commitment to enhancing GCC-Egypt relations and praised the success of Egypt's hosting of the exceptional Arab Summit. They also expressed a shared stance on the Palestinian issue, condemning Israeli violations and advocating for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.
Regarding Syria, the leaders called for the formation of a transitional government and an inclusive political process aligned with Security Council Resolution 2254, stressing the importance of combating terrorism and maintaining Syria's territorial integrity. They also condemned Israel's occupation of Syrian territory and urged respect for international law.
On Lebanon, the statement welcomed the election of a new president and the formation of a government, emphasizing the need for full implementation of the deal to halt hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. The leaders called for support to Lebanon's institutions, particularly its army, to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.