By Osama Al-Saeed ANKARA, May 19 (KUNA) -- Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah highlighted the importance of the twinship deal with Turkish city of Samsun and the deep-rooted ties between both sides The governor made the statement to KUNA after partaking in the celebrations for May 19, the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day in the city of Samsun.
Relations between Kuwait and Turkiye are exemplary, he said, wishing Turkiye further progress, development and prosperity as well as everlasting stability and security.
The organizers of this event expressed gratitude to Sheikh Athbi for accepting this invitation and attending the celebrations, a dear occasion of Turkish people, he noted.
They affirmed that Kuwait has a special position for the Turkish government and people as both sides have exceptional ties, he stated.
Turkish people are keen on reviving the deal mainly in such official occasions and sharing expertise in all fields to bear fruits to both countries, he affirmed.
The governor took part in planting a tree in the name of Kuwait in a city's national park, in the presence of Samsun's mayor Halit Dogan and Kuwait's Ambassador to Turkiye Abdulaziz Al-Adwani, which symbolizes friendship and collaboration bonds between two countries.
The Kuwaiti governor met with Dogan and discussed topics on boosting relations.
Dogan thanked Sheikh Athbi for participation in these celebrations and expressed happiness for continued collaboration which contributes to sharing expertise and opening horizons of cooperation in all fields. A twinship agreement was signed between Kuwait's Farwaniya Govenorate and Turkiye's City of Samsun in April 2016 to promote joint investments and exchange of expertise. (end) aas.hm