Bangladesh sends goodwill food assistance to Kuwait amid crisis
The assistance comes as Kuwait faces mounting pressure on supply chains due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Bangladesh yesterday (24 May) formally handed over a goodwill consignment of food supplies to Kuwait as a gesture of solidarity, with 240 tonnes of essential items set to arrive in phases from 25 May amid regional supply disruptions.
The symbolic handover ceremony was held at Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where prime minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser and Special Envoy Humayun Kabir handed over the consignment to Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during his ongoing visit to the Gulf state.
The assistance comes as Kuwait faces mounting pressure on supply chains due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the evolving regional situation in West Asia, said a foreign ministry's press release last evening.
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Officials said the food supplies from Bangladesh are expected to help strengthen Kuwait's strategic food reserves and support emergency needs during the ongoing uncertainty.
During the ceremony, Kabir also conveyed a letter from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Kuwait's Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, extending wishes for the peace, security and well-being of the Kuwaiti people and reaffirming Bangladesh's commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat and Director General (West Asia) at Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry accompanied the delegation, while Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait Major General Syed Tareq Hussain participated in the official engagements and bilateral meetings.
The two sides reviewed the prevailing regional situation, humanitarian cooperation and overall bilateral relations during the discussions.
Bangladesh and Kuwait also reiterated their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, manpower, food security, civil aviation and other potential sectors.
The dispatch of the goodwill consignment as a reflection of the longstanding fraternal relations between the two countries and Bangladesh's continued support for friendly nations during times of regional challenges, said the foreign ministry.
