The Embassy of Kuwait in Abu Dhabi was recognized by the United Arab Emirates with the UAE Foreign Minister’s Award for Distinguished Diplomatic Missions in a ceremony held on Friday. The award honors the embassy’s efforts to enhance bilateral relations and promote cooperation between Kuwait and the UAE.
The ceremony, organized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, who presented the award to Kuwait’s Ambassador to the UAE, Jamal Al-Ghunaim. Several ministers, ambassadors, and senior ministry officials were also present.
Ambassador Al-Ghunaim described the award as a reflection of the UAE’s appreciation of Kuwait’s diplomatic endeavors. He expressed gratitude to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and the UAE Foreign Ministry officials for the recognition, adding that it serves as motivation for the embassy and its staff to continue strengthening the close ties between the two countries.
He underscored the embassy’s commitment to fostering constructive cooperation and dialogue with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advance the aspirations of both nations. Al-Ghunaim highlighted that the embassy will persist in promoting Kuwait’s presence and safeguarding its interests based on principles of cooperation, openness, trust-building, and mutual understanding, which he said are foundational to expanding the partnership and advancing shared goals.
The ambassador also noted that Kuwait’s political leadership continues to endorse these principles as the guiding framework for the country’s diplomatic policies. The award marks a milestone in Kuwait-UAE relations, emphasizing a shared commitment to deepening collaboration and coordination across various sectors.