Kuwait commemorates 50 years of diplomatic ties with Italy

MILAN, Italy, Nov 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's General Consul in Milan and Northern Italy Abdulnasser Bukhadhour met with a representative of the Italian government here Thursday.
During the meeting, the Kuwaiti diplomat presented the Prefect of Milan Francesco Paolo Tronca with a commemorative medal in appreciation of 50 years of diplomatic ties between Kuwait and Italy, Kuwaiti General Consulate said in a statement.
The two sides pointed out the two countries' historic bilateral friendship and solid relations, particularly Italy's supportive stand by Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion in 1990.
They also discussed Kuwait's forthcoming participation in "Expo Milano 2015", set to kick off on May 1st, 2015, in which Bukhadhour affirmed Kuwait's commitment to a quality representation to contribute in making this international event a success.
Meanwhile, Tronca confirmed his government's readiness to provide facilities to Kuwaiti participants at Expo Milano 2015, wishing them all success. (end) mn.ma