Kuwait City: Kuwait's Information Minister and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi held talks on Thursday with Liu Hongbing, the deputy governor of China's Guangdong province, focusing on efforts to bolster bilateral relations. Much emphasis will be placed on the fields of culture and tourism, where Kuwait stands to gain from Beijing's vast experience on the matter. The Kuwaiti minister highlighted national plans to strengthen the local tourism industry as part of efforts to develop a more multi-faceted economy.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the discussions between the Kuwaiti minister and the Chinese official included plans to pursue joint initiatives with Beijing across sectors ranging from sports to media. Such endeavors are considered instrumental in strengthening relations between the two countries. The Chinese official expressed his country's mutual desire to enhance relations with Kuwait, noting the rapid growth in the tourism industry in Beijing. He also pointed out the increasing number of Kuwaitis visiting China, reflecting the potential for deeper ties.