President of the Republic Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s strong and historic ties with Kuwait during a meeting with Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah at Baabda Palace. The meeting, attended by Lebanese Interior Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Al-Hajjar, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation—particularly on security.
President Aoun emphasized that Lebanon remains committed to deepening ties with Kuwait, which he described as “a brotherly nation built on mutual respect and support.” The President also thanked Kuwait for its longstanding assistance to Lebanon and stressed the importance of joint efforts to counter drug trafficking and other threats to national security.
In turn, Sheikh Fahad conveyed greetings from Kuwait’s leadership and expressed his country’s continued support for Lebanon across all sectors. He called for the reactivation of the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Joint Committee, dormant for over a decade, to explore expanded cooperation.
The Kuwaiti Minister also praised the Lebanese community in Kuwait, describing it as one of the most respected expatriate groups.
Following the meeting, Sheikh Fahad told reporters that security remains a top priority and highlighted the importance of leadership with security experience, both in Kuwait and Lebanon, during times of regional instability. Fahad also reiterated Kuwait’s firm stance on outlawing Hezbollah activity within its borders.
President Aoun emphasized that Lebanon remains committed to deepening ties with Kuwait, which he described as “a brotherly nation built on mutual respect and support.” The President also thanked Kuwait for its longstanding assistance to Lebanon and stressed the importance of joint efforts to counter drug trafficking and other threats to national security.
In turn, Sheikh Fahad conveyed greetings from Kuwait’s leadership and expressed his country’s continued support for Lebanon across all sectors. He called for the reactivation of the Lebanese-Kuwaiti Joint Committee, dormant for over a decade, to explore expanded cooperation.
The Kuwaiti Minister also praised the Lebanese community in Kuwait, describing it as one of the most respected expatriate groups.
Following the meeting, Sheikh Fahad told reporters that security remains a top priority and highlighted the importance of leadership with security experience, both in Kuwait and Lebanon, during times of regional instability. Fahad also reiterated Kuwait’s firm stance on outlawing Hezbollah activity within its borders.
