Kuwait, Switzerland maintained close friendship over 52 yrs - Diplomat

KUWAIT, Oct 17 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Europe Affairs Waleed Al-Khubaizi said Wednesday said his country's relations with Switzerland grew steadily in the political and economic fields over the last 52 years The close state-to-state and people-to-people friendship is driven by shared desire of leaders of both countries and the high-level visit exchanges, he told reporters on the fringes of a celebration at Switzerland Embassy to mark the national day of Switzerland.
Al-Khubaizi spoke highly of the fruitful cooperation and coordination at the international forums, saying that both countries maintain almost identical views on regional and international issues of common concern.
The two counties support the humanitarian efforts in areas struck by natural and man-made disasters, and back the initiative to reach peaceful settlement to armed conflicts worldwide, he added. (end) ak.gb