Senik, Kuwaiti ambassador discuss importance of deepening political dialogue

Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Senik held a meeting with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ukraine Rashid Al-Adwani, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports.

During the conversation, Senik stressed the importance of deepening political dialogue between Ukraine and Kuwait at high and highest levels and reaffirmed his readiness to hold another round of political consultations between the Foreign Ministries.

The interlocutors noted the interest of the two countries in the further development of trade and investment cooperation. "Ukraine is ready to contribute to food security in Kuwait and expand the supply of high-quality agricultural products and food to the Kuwaiti market," Senik said.

The parties agreed that the establishment of direct flights between Ukraine and Kuwait will help intensify business and tourism contacts.

As a reminder, the previous round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Kuwait took place in Kuwait city in February 2018.

In 2020, bilateral trade between Ukraine and Kuwait amounted to USD 37.06 million, in particular exports of goods – USD 34.9 million, and imports – USD 0.79 million. The positive trade balance was USD 35.48 million. The share of agricultural products in total bilateral exports in 2020 was 80.4%.

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