His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during the official reception in Ankara

Turkish Pres. adorns His Highness Amir with honorary order

His Highness Kuwait Amir, Turkish pres. hold official talks

21/03/2017

An official reception was held for His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Ankara Tuesday on the occasion of his state official visit to Turkey.

His Highness the Amir was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The national anthems of both countries were played and His Highness the Amir was given a 21-gun salute.

His Highness the Amir then shook hands with Turkish officials, while the Turkish president did the same thing with His Highness the Amir's accompanying delegation.

Afterwards, official talks were held between His Highness the Amir and the Turkish president on historic firm relations between Kuwait and Turkey and ways of promoting and developing existing partnership in all domains for the common interest of both countries, in addition to efforts to bolster cooperation in various fields.

They also discussed major issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.

The talks were held in a friendly atmosphere that reflected mutual understanding and friendship between both nations' leaderships.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchange orders of honor

Turkish Pres. adorns His Highness Amir with honorary order

21/03/2017

ANKARA-- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday bestowed upon His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the "Order of the State of Turkey", the most prestigious decoration awarded to foreign nationals.

The gesture was met with great appreciation and delight by His Highness the Amir, who described it as a testament to historical ties between Kuwait and Turkey.

His Highness the Amir said that it reflected a mutual desire for closer bilateral ties.

In return, His Highness the Amir presented the Turkish President with Kuwait's "Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer".

His Highness the Amir is on a state official visit to Ankara at the invitation of the Turkish President.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend signing ceremony of several bilateral agreements.

Kuwait, Turkey sign deals to strengthen ties

21/03/2017

ANKARA-- In presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Kuwait and Turkey on Tuesday signed a vast array of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to ratchet up cooperation between both nations.

A trio of deals were sealed on a grant presented by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) for a response plan to the Syrian refugee crisis in the Turkish provinces of Gaziantep, Kilis and Sanliurfa, as the agreements were signed by KFAED Director General Abdulwahab Al-Bader and the respective mayors of the three Turkish provinces.

Kuwait's Major General Abdulrahman Al-Hadhoud and Turkish General Othman Arbash were the signatories of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for bilateral military cooperation.

Another MoU for Kuwaiti-Turkish cooperation on Islamic affairs was signed by Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and President of the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs Mehmet Gormez.

An agreement for bilateral touristic cooperation was signed by Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Al-Saleh and Ankara's Minister of Culture and Tourism Nabi Avci.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the statement after he bestowed upon His Highness the Amir the "Order of the State of Turkey"

Turkey's Pres. highlights His Highness the Amir's efforts for bilateral ties

21/03/2017

ANKARA- His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has significantly contributed to promoting friendship ties between Kuwait and Turkey to cover all fields, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

Erdogan made the statement after he bestowed upon His Highness the Amir the "Order of the State of Turkey", the most prestigious honor offered by Turkey's leader to presidents.

The president and His Highness the Amir attended today the signing ceremony of a host of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to ratchet up cooperation between both nations.

These friendship ties are a symbol of the strong relations and mutual confidence between the two countries, Erdogan said, noting that both share views on the Mideast issues, where they play major roles.

No doubt, His Highness the Amir's visit will help bolster bilateral ties in the future, adding to a historical legacy of distinguished ties, he said.

The Turkish President also described the UN 2014 honoring of His Highness the Amir as a "Humanitarian Leader" and Kuwait as a "Humanitarian Center," as a well-deserved honor, referring to the huge aid Kuwait has been offering to Syrian refugees and the needy around the globe.

Erdogan highly appreciated His Highness the Amir's cooperation and solidarity with Turkey at this point of history, reaffirming intent to carry on with hard work to further enhance bilateral relations in all fields.

The two sides today signed six agreements, three of them on grants for a response plan to the Syrian refugees in Turkey, and a fourth for tourist cooperation. They also sealed two MoUs for military and Islamic affairs cooperation.

Arriving in Ankara Monday, His Highness the Amir held talks earlier today with the Turkish president.

His Highness the Amir also received at his residence in Ankara today the Turkish Prime Minister the Turkish president and Parliament Speaker Ismail Kahraman.

KFAED signed with Turkey three agreements worth USD 15 million to contribute to the response plan of Syrian refugees living in the Turkish cities

Kuwait, Turkey sign USD 15 mln agreement for Syrian refugees

21/03/2017

ANKARA-- The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on Tuesday signed with Turkey three agreements worth USD 15 million to contribute to the response plan of Syrian refugees living in the Turkish cities of Gaziantep, Kilis and Sanliurfa.

The agreements were signed by KFAED's Director General Abdul-Wahab Al-Bader and Mayors of Gaziantep, Kilis and Sanliurfa, in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Speaking to KUNA, Al-Bader said that the agreements would contribute to financing projects aiming to alleviate economic and social effects on services provided to refugees living in host cities across Turkey.

They also aim to support Turkey's efforts seeking to respond to refugees' crisis, and enhance social cohesion in the three mentioned cities, he added.

He noted that the first project in Gaziantep aims to provide social services and professional training courses for refugees, and build a rehabilitation center for the disabled. He expected that the project would complete by 2019.

In Kilis, the project will focus on the rehabilitation and construction of social centers for refugees, and providing them with furniture and equipment, he pointed out.

It also includes the preparation of a landfill for solid waste at a capacity of 454,000 cubic meters, and overhauling of a main road, he made clear.

Al-Bader indicated that the project in Sanliurfa aims to improve drinking water, renovate sewage network and redirect rainwater to prevent floods across the city.

KFAED provided up to 12 loans worth KD 106 million to finance projects in different fields across Turkey.

It also offered two grants worth USD 20 million last January to contribute to the response plan to Syrian refugees' crisis in the areas of health and education.

21/03/2017

ANKARA-- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan are eager to solidify ties between the two countries, the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament Ismail Kahraman said on Tuesday.

"The meeting was fruitful and reflects the deep-rooted ties between both countries who are eager to boost relations on all possible domains," Kahraman told KUNA after he met with His Highness the Amir at his residence in Ankara, Turkey.

Kahraman expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Kuwaiti political leadership and people over their support to the Turkish state against the failed cope attempt which took place in mid-July 2016.

His Highness the Amir arrived earlier to Ankara late Monday. His Highness Sheikh Sabah expected to meet the Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

His Highness Sheikh Sabah later will hold official talks with the Turkish President Recep Tayyep Erdogan which will witness the signing of a number of agreements.