Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Bilateral Relations: Kuwait and Belize sign diplomatic agreement

Kuwait and Belize, have agreed to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level out of their desire to develop friendly relations and to promote cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.

Kuwaiti Ambassador Nabeela Al-Mulla and Belizean Charge d'Affaires Janine Elizabeth Coye-Felson, signed the agreement at the Kuwait mission to the UN. In a joint communique, both officials said they were "convinced that the establishing of diplomatic relations corresponds with the national interests of both countries and will contribute to the consolidation of cooperation and peace in the world."

Both sides also sent a letter to Secretary General Kofi Annan to inform him of their decision and to request that the information be transmitted to other member states.