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Zawya
11-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Foreign minister, Kuwaiti counterpart co-chair fifth Jordanian-Kuwaiti joint committee
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya on Wednesday co-chaired the fifth session of the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Higher Joint Committee, held in Kuwait. The meeting reiterated the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Kuwait and explored ways to further enhance cooperation across a range of sectors, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah and Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. Both ministers underscored the significance of holding the fifth session as a reflection of the two countries' shared commitment to institutionalising and expanding bilateral cooperation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Discussions focused on increasing trade volume, enhancing cooperation in food and pharmaceutical security, encouraging private-sector integration, organising joint events, facilitating cross-border trade, and activating all provisions of the bilateral economic cooperation agreement. Safadi expressed appreciation for Kuwait's hosting of the session and commended the exceptional efforts made in preparing for the meetings. He also praised the scale of Kuwaiti investments in Jordan, describing them as a "strong indicator of investor confidence in Jordan's business environment." For his part, Al Yahya welcomed the upcoming meetings of the Jordanian-Kuwaiti Joint Trade Committee, scheduled to be held in Kuwait in 2026. During the session, the two ministers signed six agreements, including an executive programme for the 2025–2027 tourism cooperation agreement, an executive programme for cultural and artistic cooperation for 2025–2028, an executive programme for higher education and scientific research cooperation for 2025–2030, an executive program for labor mobility, an agreement waiving visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, and a memorandum of understanding between Jordan's Diplomatic Institute and Kuwait's Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute. A joint statement issued by the committee highlighted efforts to activate cooperation in healthcare, transportation, energy, civil service, social security, public administration, planning, media, agriculture, youth, and sports. It also reaffirmed both countries' commitment to coordinating on priority development projects supported by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. The two ministers also discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza, efforts to end the resulting humanitarian crisis and ensuring the immediate and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid. They expressed their support for the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the US to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasising the need for unified regional and international efforts towards that end. Safadi and Al Yahya reiterated the centrality of the Palestinian cause and the urgent need for a serious political process that leads to a two-state solution. They reaffirmed their commitment to the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as the only path to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi FM holds calls with Kuwaiti, Palestinian and Norwegian counterparts on regional tensions
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday held a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, the two sides reviewed the recent Israeli strike on Iran, its regional repercussions, and stressed the importance of de-escalation and safeguarding regional security, SPA added. Prince Faisal also spoke with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa, with discussions also focused on the latest developments in the region and their wider implications. In a separate call, the Saudi minister discussed regional and international issues of common interest with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Strategic ties, Palestinian cause dominate ASEAN-GCC Summit agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Strategic cooperation with ASEAN member states and efforts to resolve the Gaza and the broader Palestinian issue were the main focus of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit here. This commitment is aimed at ensuring continued prosperity and stability in both the ASEAN and Middle Eastern regions. Secretary-General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, said the GCC is committed to leveraging all its technical and organisational capabilities to achieve the objectives of the ASEAN-GCC summit and to strengthen close cooperation between the ASEAN Secretariat and the GCC. 'This aims to achieve what our leaders aspire to in terms of effective and realistic cooperation, building on what our relationship has accumulated in terms of political trust, economic integration, and constructive institutional communication,' he said at the ASEAN-GCC Ministerial Meeting on Sunday. At the same time, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya said the convening of the second GCC-ASEAN summit must reflect a shared political will to consolidate a comprehensive strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect and common interests. He added that the world is currently undergoing rapid transformation, necessitating the activation of collective action and the strengthening of partnerships to tackle transboundary challenges, ranging from geopolitical and economic crises to climate change, food and health security, cyber threats, and unstable supply chains. 'We also emphasise the importance of enhancing cooperation between the GCC and ASEAN in three key areas: regional and international peace and stability; expanding economic, trade, and investment collaboration; and strengthening humanitarian, cultural, and social cooperation,' he said. On the Palestinian issue, the GCC countries reiterated their firm support for the Palestinian people's struggle and their right to establish an independent and sovereign state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Oman's Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, said there must be immediate international action to halt the genocide in Gaza, open border crossings for humanitarian aid, and resist any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza. 'Oman calls on all parties to come together and work towards a just and comprehensive peace, which will ultimately lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state,' he said during his speech at the summit. Echoing Oman's position, Saudi Arabia – through its Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral International Affairs, Dr Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Rassi – strongly condemned the Israeli regime's brutalities against the people of Gaza in his address. 'The Government of Saudi Arabia categorically rejects the unprecedented violations against the Palestinian people, and we deeply appreciate ASEAN's stance and support for their cause,' he said. The 46th ASEAN Summit and related meetings are being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today and tomorrow (May 26 and 27), alongside the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. The ASEAN Summit gathers leaders of member countries to discuss regional developments and chart the future direction of the bloc.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Strategic ties, Palestinian cause dominate Asean-GCC summit agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Strategic cooperation with Asean member states and efforts to resolve the Gaza and the broader Palestinian issue were the main focus of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit, held in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit here. This commitment is aimed at ensuring continued prosperity and stability in both the Asean and Middle Eastern regions. GCC secretary-general Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, said the GCC is committed to leveraging all its technical and organisational capabilities to achieve the objectives of the Asean-GCC summit and to strengthen close cooperation between the Asean Secretariat and the GCC. "This aims to achieve what our leaders aspire to in terms of effective and realistic cooperation, building on what our relationship has accumulated in terms of political trust, economic integration, and constructive institutional communication," he said at the Asean-GCC Ministerial Meeting on Sunday (May 25). At the same time, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya said the convening of the second GCC-Asean summit must reflect a shared political will to consolidate a comprehensive strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect and common interests. He added that the world is currently undergoing rapid transformation, necessitating the activation of collective action and the strengthening of partnerships to tackle trans-boundary challenges, ranging from geopolitical and economic crises to climate change, food and health security, cyber threats and unstable supply chains. "We also emphasise the importance of enhancing cooperation between the GCC and Asean in three key areas: regional and international peace and stability; expanding economic, trade, and investment collaboration; and strengthening humanitarian, cultural, and social cooperation," he said. On the Palestinian issue, the GCC countries reiterated their firm support for the Palestinian people's struggle and their right to establish an independent and sovereign state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Oman's Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, said there must be immediate international action to halt the genocide in Gaza, open border crossings for humanitarian aid and resist any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza. "Oman calls on all parties to come together and work towards a just and comprehensive peace, which will ultimately lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state," he said during his speech at the summit. Echoing Oman's position, Saudi Arabia – through its Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral International Affairs Dr Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Rassi – strongly condemned the Israeli regime's brutalities against the people of Gaza in his address. "The Government of Saudi Arabia categorically rejects the unprecedented violations against the Palestinian people, and we deeply appreciate Asean's stance and support for their cause," he said. The 46th Asean Summit and related meetings are being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today and tomorrow (May 26 and 27), alongside the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit. The Asean Summit gathers leaders of member countries to discuss regional developments and chart the future direction of the bloc. – Bernama
