Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday lauded the enduring fraternity and solidarity between Bangladesh and Kuwait, underscoring Kuwait’s instrumental role in facilitating Bangladesh’s integration to greater Muslim community in 1974.

Outgoing Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Bangladesh Faisal Mutlaq Al Adwani paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed issues of mutual interest.

The Foreign Adviser highlighted the recent political transition in Bangladesh, expressing optimism that, with Kuwait’s steadfast support, Bangladesh will adeptly navigate its current challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In response, the outgoing Kuwaiti envoy reiterated Kuwait’s readiness to bolster recruitment of skilled professionals from Bangladesh, particularly engineers, medical practitioners, and nurses, in an effort to reinforce the already robust bilateral partnership.

Ambassador Al Adwani also expressed Kuwait’s interest in financing joint development initiatives through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), highlighting the mutual benefits such projects would entail.

The Foreign Adviser commended the Ambassador’s pivotal contributions, particularly in facilitating the reciprocal exchange of diplomatic plots, and expressed hope that construction of the Kuwait Chancery and Ambassador’s residence would commence soon.

During the meeting, the Ambassador recalled the vital role played by the Bangladesh Armed Forces during Kuwait’s liberation in 1991 and reaffirmed Kuwait’s unwavering support for Bangladesh’s development.

Before concluding, the Foreign Adviser called upon the outgoing Ambassador to serve as a goodwill ambassador for Bangladesh upon his return to Kuwait.