'We share Qatar's joy on National Day'

Kuwaiti ambassador to Qatar Khaled Badr al-Mutairi has extended his congratulations and blessings to Qatar, its Amir, government, and people, on the occasion of its National Day. He stated, "We share Qatar's joy on this glorious day, as we are bound by strong ties, deep kinship, solid fraternal relations and a shared destiny.In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ambassador congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and the brotherly Qatari people on the successful referendum on the 2024 constitutional amendments to Qatar's permanent constitution. He also expressed his congratulations to Qatar for successfully hosting the 44th Gulf Summit, highlighting its commitment to supporting the pioneering journey of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and its efforts to maintain the unity and cohesion of the Gulf family.He wished Qatar continued prosperity, safety and progress. He praised Qatar's steadfast and unwavering stance on regional and international issues, rooted in its foreign policy, which adopts mediation and peaceful resolution of conflicts a policy aligned with that of Kuwait. He specifically highlighted Qatar's advocacy for the cessation of the occupation entity's aggressions against the brothers in Palestine and Lebanon.Al-Mutairi told QNA that Qatar's record in mediation is exemplary, most notably its distinguished role during this period in stopping the bloodshed in Gaza, rejecting harm to innocent civilians and sparing them the repercussions of these confrontations that have escalated the conflict.He commended Qatar's achievements, particularly hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which gave the world an opportunity to learn about Qatar and its advancements in various cultural, humanitarian and tourism fields, turning it into a global focal point. He added that the memories of the opening ceremony, matches, and outstanding organization remain vivid in everyone's minds.He further noted that Qatar did not stop at this extraordinary achievement, as Doha continues to launch numerous initiatives to host and organize international events and global exhibitions. Among these is Qatar's hosting of the next three editions of the Arab Cup in 2025, 2029, and 2033.He expressed Kuwait's pride, as a fellow Gulf nation, in these accomplishments that have impressed the world and wished Qatar continued success in its journey of progress and achievement.He also highlighted the unique nature of the relations between Kuwait and Qatar at all levels, whether at the level of political leadership or between the two brotherly peoples.He emphasized the deep-rooted and fraternal bilateral relations shared by the two nations across various fields, underscored by ties of kinship and a shared destiny, describing these relations as "strong and historically entrenched."