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Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kuwait celebrates Independence Day
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kuwait celebrates Independence Day KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait hosted a reception to mark the Independence Day of Azerbaijan. During his opening remarks, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Emil Karimov praised the strong Azerbaijan-Kuwait ties that were initiated through meetings between Heydar Aliyev and the late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in the mid-1990s, hailing the 2009 official visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Kuwait as a turning point, ushering in a new era of enhanced cooperation. The ambassador highlighted recent diplomatic engagements, including the official visit of Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to Kuwait in April 2025, during which the third meeting of the Joint Commission on Cooperation was convened. The visit included high-level meetings with HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, and Abdullah Al-Yahya, Foreign Minister of Kuwait. Ambassador Karimov commended the successful political consultations held in February 2025 between the Deputy Foreign Ministers of both countries, noting the growing momentum in bilateral and multilateral collaboration. He underscored the strong and expanding ties in agriculture, tourism, and education, noting that over 31,000 Kuwaiti tourists visited Azerbaijan last year, extending a warm invitation to Kuwaiti nationals to explore Azerbaijan, facilitated by frequent direct flights. During the event, the ambassador highlighted the historic significance of the day, commemorating the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918, the first secular democratic republic in the Muslim world. He indicated that despite a brief existence, the republic was recognized internationally, including at the 1920 Paris Peace Conference, and laid the foundation for Azerbaijan's modern statehood. Ambassador Karimov emphasized the importance of the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. He acknowledged the leadership of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, who stabilized the country during a period of deep crisis in the early 1990s, setting Azerbaijan on a path of development and growth. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries, including Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and media representatives. At the closing, the Embassy offered cultural performances, traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, and displays reflecting the country's rich heritage and contemporary achievements.
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
‘Kuwait-Azerbaijan ties witness rapid growth in multiple fields'
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kuwait Emil Karimov has affirmed that relations between his country and the State of Kuwait are witnessing rapid growth and close cooperation in various fields. He pointed out that the official launching of these relations dates back to the first meeting between the national leader of the Azerbaijani people -- Heydar Aliyev, and HH the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit in Casablanca in 1994, followed by important meetings in Copenhagen and New York in 1995. Karimov made the statement at a ceremony organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in Kuwait on the occasion of the Republic of Azerbaijan's Independence Day. The ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel recently, in the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a number of heads of diplomatic missions, and public figures. Karimov disclosed that the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Kuwait in 2009 marked the beginning of a new phase in relations between the two countries, followed by reciprocal high-level visits, including the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister's visit to Baku twice in 2023, and participation in Non-Aligned Movement conferences. He also cited the visit of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah to Azerbaijan to participate in the COP29 Summit, which he described as the first visit at this level and opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation. He thanked Sheikh Jarrah Al-Jaber Al- Sabah and the attendees for their participation in the ceremony, indicating that May 28, 1918, witnessed the proclamation of Azerbaijan as the first democratic republic in the Islamic world. He said his country regained its independence on Oct 18, 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. He then talked about the challenges that Azerbaijan faced in the early stages of independence, including the chaos and political and economic crises. He pointed out that national leader Heydar Aliyev, who assumed the presidency in 1993, restored political and social stability and put the country on the path to development. On the milestones in recent political cooperation, he cited the first round of political consultations hosted by Kuwait on Feb 13, 2025; which brought together the two countries' deputy foreign ministers.
Arab Times
24-03-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
‘Kuwait-Azerbaijan ties strategic, on right track'
KUWAIT CITY, March 24: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait Emil Karimov affirmed that his country's relations with Kuwait are strategic and progressing at a rapid and advanced pace at all levels. In a press statement on the sidelines of the Iftar he hosted recently; Karimov said the official and public relations between the two countries are strong and deep in political, cultural, religious, and other fields. He pointed out 'There has been remarkable development in our bilateral relations. The first round of political consultations between the two countries was held at the beginning of this year.' He revealed that his country's foreign affairs minister will head the delegation to the third session of the Joint Bilateral Committee, which will be held on April 29. He also cited the first-of-its-kind visit of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah to Azerbaijan to attend the Climate Conference held in the capital, Baku, last year, which he affirmed was a success. He added the meeting between His Highness and Azerbaijani President strengthened the friendly relations between the two countries. He reiterated that his country welcomes Kuwaiti tourists; disclosing that more than 31,000 Kuwaitis visited his country last year. He affirmed the presence of infrastructure to receive Kuwaiti tourists; and that his country has many cities and tourist sites, in addition to the availability of direct flights. Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
