Kuwait Fm Discusses Schengen Visa Waiver With Hungarian Counterpart

7/8/2023 10:08:22 PM

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, July 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed the issue of Schengen visa waiver for Kuwaiti nationals with his Hungarian counterpart.
In a joint press conference on Tuesday with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto in the capital Budapest, Sheikh Salem expressed his gratitude to Hungary for its support to the Kuwaiti case.
A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry mentioned that Sheikh Salem's visit to Hungary comes at a time when the two countries are celebrating 59 years of diplomatic ties.
Regional and international issues of common interest were discussed during the meeting, with the Ukrainian crisis at the helm. The Kuwaiti top diplomat reasserted Kuwait's firm belief in peaceful resolution of conflicts, and that he hopes for Russia and Ukraine to meet at the negotiations table.
Kuwait is a main ally to the international anti-terrorism coalition, stressed the Foreign Minister presenting the state's positive role in combating radicalism.
The minister held Monday an official negotiations session with Hungarian counterpart where the two discussed the various dimensions of the sturdy bilateral relations tying the two nations and modes of pushing these relations to further developments.
The visit encompassed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on tourism.
The issue of Schengen visa waiver for Kuwaiti nationals took precedent at the talks where Hungary, represented by its foreign minister, asserted its full support to the case.
Sheikh Salem began his European tour on June 26, first landing in France then to Italy, Austria and Hungary.
The top diplomat sat through numerous meetings with officials, and held political talks to discuss vital issues and bolster bilateral ties. (end)
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