Dear Friends :
As we get together to celebrate the twin occasions of the National Day and Liberation Day of the State of Kuwait, I would like to pay special tribute to our leadership and the people.
My Friends, it is because of the pragmatic leadership that Kuwait is endowed with, so fortunate to have, we have successfully made our presence appreciated in the global arena.
Today, Kuwait is poised to play an active role in the Gulf region by harnessing its resources to promote peace and stability.
In light of the Quranic teaching, the Kuwaiti society has been in the forefront when it comes to sharing its wealth and resources. This benevolent policy is effected in three ways: through Kuwait Fund, through Kuwaiti NGOs and by private philanthropists. Kuwait’s philanthropism has aptly been recognized in the International comity. I am happy to note that Kuwait is a proud partner in this country’s endeavor to attain economic growth and social justice. Since the time Kuwait established diplomatic ties with Bangladesh in 1973, Kuwait Fund has been very keen in providing necessary loans and grants in 24 core infrastructural development areas like energy, communications, and electrification. The Kuwaiti NGOs in collaboration with local administrations in the rural areas, have played commendable roles in reducing poverty and ensuring social justice. A number of Kuwaiti philanthropists have set up educational institutes in some parts of Bangladesh to make education affordable and accessible for underprivileged children.
Friends, I feel honored to recall once again on this momentous day the principled stand of Bangladesh during Kuwait’s ordeal in 1990. This role will remain emblazoned in the annals of Kuwait’s history. I am happy to see that this cooperation and coordination of our resources and skills are continuing till today.
Friends, our two countries are strategically placed to play a cooperative role in global issues in general and regional issues in particular. Thus, I take satisfaction in the fact that our two countries have shared perceptions and views and commonality of approach on most matters of International and regional significance. As members of the UNO, OIC and the non-Aligned Movement, our two friendly countries have forged a unified stand and lent a unanimous voice on various issues and problems. Friends, one of the cornerstones of Kuwait’s foreign policy is to promote International peace and stability by building bridges of friendship and cooperation. His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who is the architect of Kuwait’s foreign policy, envisions a World of peace, cooperation, friendship and fraternity. It is this lofted perception that serves as the impetus in shaping Kuwait’s relation with its neighbors in particular and the world at large.
Friends, the vision of the dynamic Kuwaiti leadership is backed by a responsible sharing of Kuwait’s resources with its friends globally without differentiating among the recipients. This practice has been persistently adhered to by successive Kuwaiti leadership and the people of Kuwait since time immemorial. This is indeed a reflection of the globally acknowledged philanthropic principle and practice imbued in the Kuwaiti society.
Friends, this balanced approach of Kuwait in its pursuit of a proactive foreign policy is based on rationality and practicality and like Bangladesh, it believes in the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty of all countries irrespective of their size, location, religion and race. Kuwait like Bangladesh, has taken a principled stand against terrorism and violent extremism.
Friends, I would like to avail myself of this joyous occasion to specifically convey the profound feelings of my country and its people for the friendly people of Bangladesh and for the highly commendable performance of the Bangladeshi diaspora in Kuwait. There are close to 3,00,000 Bangladeshis involved in different trades in Kuwait. Their concerted endeavour in different sectors is deeply appreciated in Kuwait. The strong and growing presence of the Bangladeshi community in Kuwait is a reflection of the wisdom, pragmatism and foresight of the successive leaderships of the two countries that have been developed and nurtured over four decades of relationship between the two countries.
Friends, an important step in foreign and consolidating further our friendly relations, is to encourage and initiate fruitful interaction in the form of exchange of visits of Government officials, political leaders, businessmen and scholars.
I would be happy to facilitate socio-economic interaction between the two countries. I see bright scope for Bangladesh to improve the two way trade in its favour by diversifying its export basket that may help increase the revenue earning by Bangladesh from Kuwait.
Friends, I am highly optimistic that our friendly relations will further be deepened, expanded and consolidated in the years to come under the sagacious leaderships of our two countries.
Long live Kuwait-Bangladesh friendship.
As we get together to celebrate the twin occasions of the National Day and Liberation Day of the State of Kuwait, I would like to pay special tribute to our leadership and the people.
My Friends, it is because of the pragmatic leadership that Kuwait is endowed with, so fortunate to have, we have successfully made our presence appreciated in the global arena.
Today, Kuwait is poised to play an active role in the Gulf region by harnessing its resources to promote peace and stability.
In light of the Quranic teaching, the Kuwaiti society has been in the forefront when it comes to sharing its wealth and resources. This benevolent policy is effected in three ways: through Kuwait Fund, through Kuwaiti NGOs and by private philanthropists. Kuwait’s philanthropism has aptly been recognized in the International comity. I am happy to note that Kuwait is a proud partner in this country’s endeavor to attain economic growth and social justice. Since the time Kuwait established diplomatic ties with Bangladesh in 1973, Kuwait Fund has been very keen in providing necessary loans and grants in 24 core infrastructural development areas like energy, communications, and electrification. The Kuwaiti NGOs in collaboration with local administrations in the rural areas, have played commendable roles in reducing poverty and ensuring social justice. A number of Kuwaiti philanthropists have set up educational institutes in some parts of Bangladesh to make education affordable and accessible for underprivileged children.
Friends, I feel honored to recall once again on this momentous day the principled stand of Bangladesh during Kuwait’s ordeal in 1990. This role will remain emblazoned in the annals of Kuwait’s history. I am happy to see that this cooperation and coordination of our resources and skills are continuing till today.
Friends, our two countries are strategically placed to play a cooperative role in global issues in general and regional issues in particular. Thus, I take satisfaction in the fact that our two countries have shared perceptions and views and commonality of approach on most matters of International and regional significance. As members of the UNO, OIC and the non-Aligned Movement, our two friendly countries have forged a unified stand and lent a unanimous voice on various issues and problems. Friends, one of the cornerstones of Kuwait’s foreign policy is to promote International peace and stability by building bridges of friendship and cooperation. His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who is the architect of Kuwait’s foreign policy, envisions a World of peace, cooperation, friendship and fraternity. It is this lofted perception that serves as the impetus in shaping Kuwait’s relation with its neighbors in particular and the world at large.
Friends, the vision of the dynamic Kuwaiti leadership is backed by a responsible sharing of Kuwait’s resources with its friends globally without differentiating among the recipients. This practice has been persistently adhered to by successive Kuwaiti leadership and the people of Kuwait since time immemorial. This is indeed a reflection of the globally acknowledged philanthropic principle and practice imbued in the Kuwaiti society.
Friends, this balanced approach of Kuwait in its pursuit of a proactive foreign policy is based on rationality and practicality and like Bangladesh, it believes in the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty of all countries irrespective of their size, location, religion and race. Kuwait like Bangladesh, has taken a principled stand against terrorism and violent extremism.
Friends, I would like to avail myself of this joyous occasion to specifically convey the profound feelings of my country and its people for the friendly people of Bangladesh and for the highly commendable performance of the Bangladeshi diaspora in Kuwait. There are close to 3,00,000 Bangladeshis involved in different trades in Kuwait. Their concerted endeavour in different sectors is deeply appreciated in Kuwait. The strong and growing presence of the Bangladeshi community in Kuwait is a reflection of the wisdom, pragmatism and foresight of the successive leaderships of the two countries that have been developed and nurtured over four decades of relationship between the two countries.
Friends, an important step in foreign and consolidating further our friendly relations, is to encourage and initiate fruitful interaction in the form of exchange of visits of Government officials, political leaders, businessmen and scholars.
I would be happy to facilitate socio-economic interaction between the two countries. I see bright scope for Bangladesh to improve the two way trade in its favour by diversifying its export basket that may help increase the revenue earning by Bangladesh from Kuwait.
Friends, I am highly optimistic that our friendly relations will further be deepened, expanded and consolidated in the years to come under the sagacious leaderships of our two countries.
Long live Kuwait-Bangladesh friendship.
His Excellency Mr. Adel Mohammed A H Hayat
Ambassador of the State of Kuwait in Bangladesh
