Kuwaiti Minister of Oil and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Board Chairman Tariq Al-Roumi tackled ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Japan to Kuwait in separate meetings on Wednesday.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Oil said Al-Roumi discussed bilateral relations and prospects for expanding cooperation with British Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Qudsi Rashid, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two friendly countries.
Al-Roumi also met French Ambassador H.E. Olivier Gauvin, in the presence of the embassy’s cultural attache Bernhard Hechenberger, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination across various fields in pursuit of mutual interests.
The minister also reviewed Kuwait-Japan relations and prospects for closer cooperation with Japanese Ambassador H.E. Kenichiro Mukai, in the presence of Sheikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Sabah, Acting CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company and Managing Director of Global Marketing.
The ministry said the meeting addressed economic and energy cooperation, as well as the importance of continued coordination and exchanges of views on issues of mutual interest. The meetings reflect Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening ties with friendly countries and expanding international cooperation, particularly in the economic and energy sectors, the ministry added. – KUNA
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