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Francophonie fest highlights Morocco-Kuwait bond

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22/04/2025

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22/04/2025

Francophonie fest highlights Morocco-Kuwait bond
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Kuwait Ali Ben Issa delivers a speech during the Francophone Diwaniya

KUWAIT CITY, April 22: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Kuwait Ali Ben Issa has confirmed the deep ties, cooperation, brotherhood and solidarity between Kuwait and Morocco under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah and King Mohammed VI of Morocco. In his speech during the Francophone Diwaniya that the Embassy of Morocco hosted on Tuesday with the heads of diplomatic missions in attendance, Ben Issa stressed “this moment that we share is not merely a linguistic or cultural celebration; as it is rather a living expression of pluralistic identity, permanent dialogue between nations, and a renewed commitment to promote the values of peace, tolerance, diversity and solidarity. We proudly carry these values as members of the great French-speaking family.”

He explained, “We decided to use the name, ‘Diwaniya’, for this celebration “because this beautiful tradition has a stunning cultural and historical significance that reflects the depth and authenticity of the pure Kuwaiti traditions deeply rooted in the brotherly Kuwaiti people, for whom we wish further progress and prosperity.” He stressed that the Kingdom of Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI, has always been a constant and convincing part of this Francophone dynamic. He said that the participation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the celebration of Francophonie Month is an affirmation of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Kingdom of Morocco, rich in its Arab, Amazigh, African, Mediterranean and Andalusian cultural tributaries. He added, “This participation is also a way to affirm Morocco’s commitment to the larger Francophone family by sharing the same universal values of peace, dialogue, and solidarity -- values that the Kingdom of Morocco shares with its sister, the State of Kuwait.”

He asserted “the Kingdom, which has always chosen dialogue over withdrawal and bridges over walls, has been working hard for several years to promote dynamic cooperation among the countries in the South, not only in Africa, but also with the Arab world, Europe, America and Asia. This openness is the essence of our identity.” He continued, “I take this opportunity to congratulate Kuwait on the declaration of the late Kuwaiti poet Ahmed Al- Adwani as a symbol of Arab culture by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization and the Moroccan Ministry of Culture on the occasion of the opening of the Rabat International Book Fair.” He also praised the Moroccans residing in Kuwait; indicating that they work in various fields, including university professors and teachers who greatly contribute to promoting Francophonie and building bridges of cultural communication with their Kuwaiti brothers and sisters

By Fares Al-Abdan Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff