Kuwait Ambassador to Bangladesh calls on State Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Ambassador of Kuwait to Bangladesh, Ali Thunayun Abdulwahab Hamadah, paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed on 2 April at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and growing strategic partnership between Bangladesh and Kuwait.

The ambassador conveyed Kuwait’s appreciation for initiating a phone call between the two countries’ foreign ministers and for expressing solidarity with Kuwait at an early stage of the war.  

The state minister reiterated Bangladesh’s stance on non-interference and the pursuit of peaceful diplomatic solutions to conflicts. She also thanked Kuwait for ensuring the safety and security of around 300,000 Bangladeshi expatriates in the country, according to a press release.

Shama emphasised the importance of enhancing trade and investment, particularly in energy, infrastructure, ICT and halal food sectors. She invited Kuwaiti investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zones and hi-tech parks. 

The ambassador acknowledged Bangladesh’s support for Kuwait in multilateral forums, including the UN and OIC. The state minister expressed Bangladesh’s appreciation for Kuwait’s support to the Rohingya humanitarian response.

She also conveyed Bangladesh’s readiness to extend humanitarian support to Kuwait, if required, and stressed the importance of high-level exchanges and regular bilateral meetings to advance cooperation for mutual benefit.

The Kuwaiti envoy assured continued cooperation for Bangladesh and its expatriates, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two countries.