MADRID, Feb 8: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Portugal, Hamad Al-Hazeem, announced on Saturday that a delegation of Portuguese businessmen and company owners will visit Kuwait from February 18 to 21. The visit aims to enhance economic, investment, and trade relations between the two countries.

Ambassador Al-Hazeem told KUNA that the Kuwaiti embassy in Lisbon, in collaboration with the Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, the Portuguese Industries Federation, and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized the visit. The initiative reflects both nations' mutual desire to boost their economic and trade connections. It also aligns with the embassy's ongoing efforts to create new communication channels and open broader avenues for cooperation, showcasing Kuwait's major development projects and its achievements across various sectors.

The ambassador emphasized that this initiative is central to the mission of the Kuwaiti diplomatic mission and is fully supported by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which views such efforts as pivotal in elevating bilateral relations with Portugal.

In a similar statement to KUNA, Dr. Luis Felipe Menezes, President of the Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, explained that the visit would include business meetings with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as interactions with local authorities and businessmen. Dr. Menezes described the initiative as a key step toward strengthening economic, trade, and cultural ties between the two nations. He expressed his gratitude for the support and continuous efforts of Ambassador Al-Hazeem in deepening cooperation.

The Portuguese mission will comprise more than 12 companies from various sectors, including civil construction, cybersecurity, tourism, security services, and legal consultations.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Portugal. In 2023, Kuwait hosted the first round of Kuwaiti-Portuguese political consultations, aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing ties in various areas.