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KUWAIT, Jan 27 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait and the Republic of Honduras held on Wednesday the first round of bilateral consultations virtually.
Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said in a press statement that the two sides addressed cooperation at various levels and exchanged views on international issues of joint interest.
They agreed ON continuous coordination and cooperation at international quarters as well as ON backing efforts for settling crises via diplomacy and constructive dialogue on the international stage.
The virtual meeting was held in line instructions by Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah to overcome obstacles created by the coronavirus and pursue diplomatic action for sake of bolstering relations with states of the globe.
The Kuwaiti side was presided by the assistant foreign ministers for the two Americas' affairs, Ambassador Hamad Al-Meshaan.
The session was attended by the State of Kuwait Ambassador to the United Mexican States and the non-resident envoy to Honduras, Met'eb Al-Mutawtah, the acting representative of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the fund regional director for Europe and Asia Affairs as well as for the Caribbean affairs, Fawaz Al-Adsani, in addition to a number of ministry officials.
The Honduran side was headed by the foreign deputy undersecretary ambassador Jose Herrera. Also attending was the Honduran Ambassador to Kuwait Luis Alutso and other officials of the Central American country.
KAFED has funded and run six infrastructural enterprises in Honduras since Kuwait established ties with this country in 1992.
Five bilateral agreements had been inked as well. (end)
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