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Arab envoys bid farewell to Lebanese Chargé d'Affaires
KUWAIT: Arab ambassadors accredited in Kuwait gather for a photo during a farewell ceremony held in honor of Lebanese Chargé d'Affaires Ahmed Arafa.
KUWAIT: The Arab Diplomatic Corps in Kuwait held a farewell ceremony on Monday afternoon in honor of Ahmed Arafa, Chargé d'Affaires of the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait, marking the end of his mission as he prepares to take up a new post as Lebanon's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. The event, hosted by Palestinian Ambassador and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps Rami Tahboub, brought together ambassadors and Arab diplomats to pay tribute to Arafa's role in nurturing strong ties between Lebanon and Kuwait during his time in office.
In his speech, Ambassador Tahboub commended Arafa for his dedication and effective efforts in promoting bilateral relations, thanking him for 'the great energy he invested in strengthening the bonds between Lebanon and Kuwait.' He also conveyed the collective wishes of the Arab diplomatic community for success in his new role, saying Arafa will now serve Lebanon and Arab causes 'in the most prominent international forum.'
Arafa expressed deep gratitude for the gesture, thanking Ambassador Tahboub and all his Arab colleagues for their support. He praised the fraternal spirit that defined his work in Kuwait, and extended special thanks to the Kuwaiti leadership and people for their longstanding support to Lebanon and the broader Arab region. 'I leave Kuwait with great respect and appreciation for this country — its Amir, government, and people — who have stood by Lebanon in both calm and crisis,' Arafa said. The ceremony concluded with a symbolic gesture of appreciation, as Ambassador Tahboub presented a commemorative gift to Arafa on behalf of the Arab ambassadors accredited in Kuwait.
