Kuwait city: Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) organized a photo exhibition on Kuwaiti-French relations on Thursday as part of the 31st Al-Qurain Cultural Festival, marking 65 years since these relations were forged.
According to Kuwait News Agency, NCCAL's Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad Al-Jassar emphasized the significance of the occasion, highlighting the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and France. He noted the foundation of these relations on mutual respect, trust, and friendship. The photography exhibition was praised for showcasing important milestones in the history of Kuwaiti-French relations, emphasizing decades of dialogue, cooperation, and cultural exchange.
French Ambassador in Kuwait Olivier Govin expressed gratitude to the organizers of the event for their efforts in curating the exhibition. He pointed out that the photographs on display capture the essence of the longstanding friendship between Kuwait and France, which spans political, economic, and cultural domains.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the event, Kuwaiti researcher Essa Dashti mentioned that the exhibition features a curated selection of historical photos that depict political, cultural, diplomatic, artistic, and human aspects of the relationship. He stressed the significance of the event in reaffirming the deep historical ties and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The photo exhibition took place at the National Library of Kuwait and was attended by notable figures, including Sheikha Hala Bader Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the French Ambassador, NCCAL's Secretary-General, and the National Library's Director-General Siham Al-Azmi.