Kuwait City:The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait convened the fourth joint Consular Committee in Kuwait City, emphasizing their mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation and improving consular services for their citizens.
According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE delegation was led by Sheikha Hissa bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs, while the Kuwaiti side was headed by Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Daihani, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs.
Sheikha Hissa, in her opening remarks, conveyed greetings from H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressing hopes for successful consultations to advance bilateral consular cooperation. She highlighted the strong fraternal relations between the UAE and Kuwait, nurtured over five decades, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait.
The discussions focused on enhancing consular cooperation to meet the evolving needs of both nations' citizens, especially given the increase in travel between the two countries. There was a significant rise in Kuwaiti visitors to the UAE and Emirati visitors to Kuwait, underscoring the need for improved consular services. The consultations also explored cooperation in digital attestation, citizen affairs, and services for foreign nationals, aiming to streamline procedures and improve service efficiency.
The meetings concluded with the signing of the minutes of the fourth round by Sheikha Hissa and Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Daihani, reinforcing their commitment to advancing the consular partnership. The UAE delegation included representatives from several sectors, including the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Emirates Health Services.