Kuwait and France signed eight agreements and a declaration of intent in the fields of defense, air transport, artificial intelligence, scientific and academic cooperation, investment, health, and technological advancements on Monday at the Bayan Palace. The ceremony was attended by the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
Signed Agreements
The signed agreements and declarations are as follows: Defense Cooperation: a letter of intent between the Ministry of Defense of Kuwait and the Ministry of Armed Forces and Veterans of France, signed by the Minister of Defense of Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and the Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans of France, Catherine Colonna.
Air Transport: a declaration of intent between the governments of Kuwait and France to strengthen cooperation in air transport, signed by Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah on behalf of Kuwait and Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs on behalf of France.
Agreements were also signed in the fields of artificial intelligence and data, scientific and technological cooperation, and promoting investment. These agreements reflect the commitment of both countries to strengthen their historical partnership and expand cooperation in key areas.
Exchange of Honors and Official Talks
At the beginning of Monday, the Emir of Kuwait awarded the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Medal to President Macron in appreciation of his efforts to strengthen friendly relations between Kuwait and France. In response, Macron awarded the Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor, the highest national honor of France, to the Emir of Kuwait, which signifies his prominent role in expanding cooperation and strengthening relations between the two countries.
Official talks were also held at the Bayan Palace, with the Emir of Kuwait leading the Kuwaiti side and Macron heading the French delegation. During this meeting, both sides reviewed the long-standing relations between Kuwait and France and how to strengthen cooperation in various fields.
Prominent figures from both countries participated in these discussions, which also included talks on the latest regional and international developments. The Minister of the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, stated that these discussions are part of the ongoing communications and consultations between the leaderships of the two friendly countries.
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