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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation departed Thursday Scotland, the UK, after a visit at a personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
His Highness the Amir was seen off by Kuwait Ambassador to the UK Bader Abdullah Al-Munayyekh and British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis.

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the official delegation accompanying him visited Wednesday His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, in response to an invitation from His Majesty King Charles III.
During the meeting, both leaders held friendly talks that reflected the depth of the historical and solid relations between the State of Kuwait and the friendly United Kingdom.
They emphasized eagerness to continue work to enhance joint cooperation in all areas.
For his part, His Majesty King Charles III expressed his sincere thanks to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for accepting the invitation, which reflected the depth of the strong relations between the two friendly countries and peoples.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's visit to Scotland, the UK, in response to the personal invitation of King Charles III underscores the deep-seated relations between the two countries, said Kuwait's Ambassador to the UK Bader Al-Munayekh on Tuesday.
The visit comes after marking the 125th anniversary of UK-Kuwait partnership that witnessed several events in both countries that showed the importance of these ties, Al-Munayekh told KUNA and Kuwait TV.
His Highness the Amir's visit to the residency of King Charles III in Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, reflects a "special and robust bond," which would have positive impacts and strong motives to bolster bilateral ties even further, the ambassador pointed out.
Bilateral relations date back to before signing the Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement of 1899. Of the pillars that contribute to promoting the UK-Kuwait ties are shared visits between the two sides, and over 10,000 Kuwaitis studying in the UK; the largest number compared to other countries, the ambassador pointed out, concluding.

The visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to the UK on Tuesday, at the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, represents a significant milestone in the journey of the relations that have spanned 125 years between the two countries.
This visit marks the first trip of His Highness the Amir to the UK since he assumed office on December 20, 2023, succeeding the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Previously, His Highness visited the United Kingdom four times as Crown Prince, the first time was on September 18, 2022 - Representing the late Amir to offer condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, during which he met King Charles III.
The second time was on May 6, 2023 - Representing the late Amir at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, the third on August 28, 2023 - At the invitation of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during which he attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Kuwait Investment Office in the United Kingdom, the fourth on October 24, 2023 - At the official invitation of King Charles III.
The visit on Tuesday, along with the exchanged visits between the rulers of Kuwait and the British monarchs, reflects the strength of historical ties, the mutual respect, shared interests, and coordination on regional and global issues of common concern.
The relations, which has steadily developed over the past decades, was formalized with the signing of several agreements, beginning with the treaty of January 1899, which marked the official start of diplomatic relations between the two nations and laid the foundation for extensive cooperation and strategic partnerships.
Notable events include Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visit to London on October 1919 as the first Kuwaiti official to congratulate King George V on Britain's victory in World War I, Sheikh Ahmad visited again as Kuwait's ruler mid-1935, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Kuwait on February 12, 1979, marking the first visit by a British monarch, upon the invitation of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The bilateral relations remained stable for seven decades until 1961, when late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah initiated steps toward a new phase in the relationship by steering Kuwait toward independence.
On June 19, 1961, Sheikh Abdullah declared Kuwait's independence, abolishing the 1899 treaty, though Britain continued supporting Kuwait by defending its territorial integrity from external threats, including deploying military forces during Iraq's territorial ambitions.
During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the UK was one of the key allies in rejecting the Iraqi aggression and leading military efforts to liberate Kuwait.
In 2012, the Kuwaiti-British Joint Steering Group was formed, holding biannual meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and implement agreed-upon initiatives.
Other key areas of cooperation include economic, trade, cultural, and educational partnerships, energy transition, climate change, food security, and healthcare.
To commemorate their enduring ties, the two nations declared 2024 the Year of the Kuwaiti-British Partnership, based on an agreement signed on August 29, 2023, during His Highness the Amir - then Crown Prince -- Sheikh Meshal's visit to the UK.
In January 2024, a joint statement from both foreign ministries highlighted the steady growth of the bilateral relations over 125 years, emphasizing shared support and cooperation in addressing regional and global challenges and defending shared values.
Through mutual visits and periodic meetings, both nations aim to establish numerous strategic dialogues, map out a brighter future for their partnership, and fulfill their ambitious shared vision to advance the interests of their peoples and countries.

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland exchanged Scottish kilt and Kuwaiti bisht at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Scottish kilt and Kuwaiti bisht are made with a special tartan design, which combines traditional textile materials, patterns, colors and techniques from both the United Kingdom and Kuwait, to celebrate the two countries' "125 Years of Partnership".

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited Wednesday the King's Foundation at Dumfries House in Ayrshire County in Scotland.
His Highness the Amir toured Dumfries House facilities and got acquainted with the educational and cultural activities and events.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Tuesday to the President of Croatia Zoran Milanovic, expressing his sincere congratulations on his re-election for a new presidential term.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir conveyed his best wishes for the Croatian President's health and wellbeing, along with hopes for Croatia's continued success and prosperity.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation departed Tuesday to Scotalnd, the UK at the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
His Highness the Amir was seen off at the airport by His Highness Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Saud Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by an official delegation including the Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and senior officials at the Amiri Diwan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.