KUWAIT, Oct 16 (KUNA) -- The Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, addressed the first GCC-EU Summit on Wednesday, affirming that it constitutes a historic opportunity to elevate higher the level of the relations between the GCC and EU countries.
The summit, he said, mirrors the mutual sincere and serious desire to boost and expand the cooperation between the two sides and seek, together, a comprehensive joint strategy, based on the vision of Their Highnesses leaders of the GCC states.
His Highness the Prime Minister also indicated that this approach, based on mutual understanding, cooperation and respect, aims at strengthening security and stability at the regional and international levels.
The Representative of His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Prime Minister expressed hope that there would be progress in the negotiations of the aspired free trade treaty between the GCC and the EU for sake of reaching a framework agreement for cooperation and "acting to find an alternative formula for sake of investing the abundant potentials of our states and set guidance toward the joint destiny and effective partnership in various sectors." He re-affirmed the adherence to joint action to face the challenges and bolster the strategic partnership among the GCC and EU states, expressing hope of the State of Kuwait, as chair of the GCC in the end of 2024, to see full coordination "with our European partners regarding all issues of joint concern." (more) rk