Minister Owen Bonnici Visits Kuwait To Strengthen Relations In Housing Sector

Minister for Housing and Lands Owen Bonnici has concluded an official visit to the State of Kuwait, held between 8 and 11 November, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new opportunities for cooperation, particularly in the housing sector.

During the visit, Bonnici met Kuwait's Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Engineer Abdul Latif Al-Meshari. The two ministers discussed their respective countries' experiences in housing and residential planning, while also exploring opportunities to exchange knowledge and expertise.

The Minister also held meetings with members of the Kuwaiti Royal Family, Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who previously served as Prime Minister of Kuwait, and Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The meetings reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between Malta and Kuwait, as well as both countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

As part of the programme, Bonnici visited several residential development projects managed by Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare. The visits provided an opportunity to observe large-scale housing developments being carried out in partnership with the private sector, while exchanging views on urban planning, infrastructure and the development of sustainable residential communities.

The Minister also met Kuwait's Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Hamad Al-Meshaan, where discussions focused on bilateral relations and opportunities for further collaboration between the two countries.

Concluding the visit, Bonnici thanked the State of Kuwait for its hospitality and cooperation. He said the visit reaffirmed Malta's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Kuwait and ensuring that the longstanding friendship between the two nations continues to develop into practical opportunities for cooperation that benefit both countries.