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Kuwait enjoys growing political clout, says business council

By Khaled Al-Mutairi

KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait wields much political and economic influence in the Middle East, said the chief of a joint Arab and Ukrainian business council, pointing out that the European nation is eager for better trade ties with Kuwait.
Kuwait has established solid international relations thanks to the country's diplomatic prowess, Dr. Imad Abualrab told KUNA amid a visit to Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.
Ukraine views Kuwait as a "launchpad" for a possible foray into business in the region, added the official, revealing that Kuwait was the first Arab nation to open an embassy in Ukraine.
On Ukraine's agriculture sector, he said that Kiev is the fourth largest exporter of corn and barley and the sixth largest exporter of wheat in the world.
On the council's primary objective, he said it serves as an advisory for foreign investors in Ukraine, apprising them of the ample business opportunities that await them. (end) km.ht.nam