Ambassador of Kuwait, Abdullah Mosaed Al-Kharafi, reaffirmed his country’s principled position in support of the just causes of the Republic of Cyprus, while confirming the common aspiration and desire for more constructive rapprochement and fruitful cooperation between the governments of the two countries, bilaterally and within the framework of international organizations. According to an Embassy announcement, addressing an official National Day Reception in Nicosia, on the occasion of the 62nd Anniversary of Kuwait’s Independence and the 32nd anniversary of its Liberation, the Ambassador praised the “excellent level of relations” between Cyprus and Kuwait, adding that they are based on “genuine friendship, mutual respect, common cultural understanding and mutual trust.” While congratulating the elected President and the new government of the Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador Al-Kharafi also extended his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus for their support, the facilities they provided and their responsiveness in order to promote and support the bridge of humanitarian assistance announced by the government of Kuwait following the humanitarian crisis in Syria and Turkey after the earthquake, with the aim of delivering relief assistance to affected areas in Turkey. In this regard, Ambassador Al-Kharafi expressed, on behalf of the Embassy and the Government of Kuwait, their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the innocent victims who lost their lives in Turkey and Syria by the Earthquake, and also to the Cypriot and Greek families over the tragic train crash, the announcement says. Regarding the refugee crisis, Ambassador Al-Kharafi expressed his Government’s admiration for the policies that the Cyprus Government takes to confront this crisis, including the humanitarian aid provided to refugees by the Government.
Source: Cyprus News Agency