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MIN. AL-SALEH ATTENDS ARMENIA NAT"L DAY CELEBRATION
Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait
Sept 22 2013
23/09/2013 | 01:02 AM|Kuwait News
KUWAIT, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- Minister of Commerce and Industry Anas
Al-Saleh on Sunday evening represented the Kuwaiti government at the
celebration of Armenia Embassy to mark the country's 22nd National Day,
highlighting development of bilateral ties and cooperation.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the celebration, Al-Saleh
said his ministry developed plans to ward off any spillover of possible
regional economic problems on the citizens and expatriates in Kuwait.
"The government offers subsidy to staples for citizens but in case of
any eventuality the government will be responsible for ensuring the
minimum needs of both citizens and expatriates alike," he made clear.
The minister was commenting on recent press reports that the government
mulls issuing ration cards for non-Kuwaitis.
Asked about the reported contamination of vegetables and fruits in
Syria, the Minister said: "Kuwait Municipality's committee on food
safety and the Environment Public Authority work closely to implement
the ban on food imports from Syria." On the bilateral ties with Armena,
Al-Saleh said the two countries maintain constantly growing relations
in such areas as economy and commerce.
The trade exchanges grew slightly in the farm and food sectors in
the recent years, he noted.
On his part, Armenia Ambassador to Kuwait Fadey Charchoghlyan commended
Kuwait's "limitless relief effort" for the Syrian refugees in his
country.
The State of Kuwait was one of the first countries which responded
promptly to the humanitarian needs of the Syrian refugees in Armenia,
he said.
The Armenian-Kuwaiti ties are growing steadily in all political,
economic, cultural, social, commercial and educational fields thanks
to the supports of leaders of both countries, he pointed out.
Charchoghlyan noted that the exchanged visits on all levels help
promote the bilateral ties.
He appreciated the roles of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(KCCI) and Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) in promoting the joint
investments.
He voiced hope for signing an agreement with Kuwait on educational
cooperation, and academic and student exchanges, noting that Yerevan
University launched a college for Arabic teaching and Islamic sciences.
The Armenian diplomat also expressed hope for pushing the level of
relations of his country with GCC and other Arab countries to the
level of the relations with Kuwait.
Armenia has a 6,000-strong community in Kuwait who enjoy security
and welfare, he added. (end) rkf.nfa.gb KUNA 230102 Sep 13NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2335068&language=en
From: Baghdasarian
Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait
Sept 22 2013
23/09/2013 | 01:02 AM|Kuwait News
KUWAIT, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- Minister of Commerce and Industry Anas
Al-Saleh on Sunday evening represented the Kuwaiti government at the
celebration of Armenia Embassy to mark the country's 22nd National Day,
highlighting development of bilateral ties and cooperation.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the celebration, Al-Saleh
said his ministry developed plans to ward off any spillover of possible
regional economic problems on the citizens and expatriates in Kuwait.
"The government offers subsidy to staples for citizens but in case of
any eventuality the government will be responsible for ensuring the
minimum needs of both citizens and expatriates alike," he made clear.
The minister was commenting on recent press reports that the government
mulls issuing ration cards for non-Kuwaitis.
Asked about the reported contamination of vegetables and fruits in
Syria, the Minister said: "Kuwait Municipality's committee on food
safety and the Environment Public Authority work closely to implement
the ban on food imports from Syria." On the bilateral ties with Armena,
Al-Saleh said the two countries maintain constantly growing relations
in such areas as economy and commerce.
The trade exchanges grew slightly in the farm and food sectors in
the recent years, he noted.
On his part, Armenia Ambassador to Kuwait Fadey Charchoghlyan commended
Kuwait's "limitless relief effort" for the Syrian refugees in his
country.
The State of Kuwait was one of the first countries which responded
promptly to the humanitarian needs of the Syrian refugees in Armenia,
he said.
The Armenian-Kuwaiti ties are growing steadily in all political,
economic, cultural, social, commercial and educational fields thanks
to the supports of leaders of both countries, he pointed out.
Charchoghlyan noted that the exchanged visits on all levels help
promote the bilateral ties.
He appreciated the roles of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(KCCI) and Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) in promoting the joint
investments.
He voiced hope for signing an agreement with Kuwait on educational
cooperation, and academic and student exchanges, noting that Yerevan
University launched a college for Arabic teaching and Islamic sciences.
The Armenian diplomat also expressed hope for pushing the level of
relations of his country with GCC and other Arab countries to the
level of the relations with Kuwait.
Armenia has a 6,000-strong community in Kuwait who enjoy security
and welfare, he added. (end) rkf.nfa.gb KUNA 230102 Sep 13NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2335068&language=en
From: Baghdasarian