(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Brazilian Ambassador to Kuwait Rodrigo d'Araujo Gabsch affirmed on Sunday that Brazil and Kuwait enjoy a strong partnership across several fields, particularly energy and food security.
This came during Gabsch's speech at a ceremony marking the 203rd anniversary of Brazil's Independence Day, attended by Assistant Foreign Minister for American Affairs Amb. Nawaf Al-Ahmad and several heads of diplomatic missions.
Gabsch said bilateral relations have seen notable progress this year, especially in trade, with several public and private sector delegations visiting Kuwait for productive discussions with their counterparts.
He stressed that Brazil remains a reliable partner for Kuwait in food and energy security, noting continued progress in negotiating bilateral agreements aimed at updating the legal framework and reinforcing over five decades of friendship.
The ambassador recalled that diplomatic relations were established in 1968, adding that this year marks the 50th anniversary of opening resident embassies in Brasilia and Kuwait City.
He highlighted historic milestones, including the accreditation of Kuwait's first resident ambassador to Brazil, Jalal Al-Rifai, on July 31, 1975, followed by Brazil's first resident ambassador to Kuwait, Paulo Peccheti, who presented his credentials on November 9, 1975.
Gabsch described this 50-year journey as a tribute of appreciation to the diplomats and leaders who strengthened the foundations of bilateral ties, which now stand as a model of productive partnership and solid friendship.
He concluded by expressing Brazil's aspiration for continued growth in Kuwait-Brazil friendship and cooperation in the decades ahead. (end)
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