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His Highness the Prime Minister arrived in Germany
MUNICH, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah arrived in Munich, Germany on Thursday to take part in the 56th session of the Munich Security Conference.
His Highness was received by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Germany Najib Al-Bader, Kuwait's Consul General in Frankfurt Khaled Al-Mutairi and embassy members.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled noted the importance of attending the conference, which aims to boost efforts to protect international security and stability.
He underlined Kuwait's neutral political views under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, leading the country to become a key partner in resolving international issues and fighting terrorism.
His Highness also spoke of Kuwait's prominent humanitarian efforts to ease the suffering of those in need around the world, which were recognized by the UN, granting His Highness the Amir the "Humanitarian Leader" title.
Kuwait exerted great efforts to resolve regional and international issues during its non-permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2018-2019, said His Highness the Prime Minister.
The country also played a big role in international events, during its chairmanship of UNSC in February 2018 and June 2019, he added.
Meanwhile, he noted that the conference is a great opportunity for countries to share experience and views on tackling different challenges, especially in the Middle East region.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah said the conference is not only an event to discuss security issues, but also a platform to resolve regional conflicts and boost economic and commercial ties between participants.
The Munich Security Conference is scheduled on February 14-16. It would group 135 heads of State, governments, ministers of foreign and defense affairs, prominent personalities representing international and civil society organizations. (end)
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