ISTANBUL/ANKARA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Kuwait has strengthened the two countries' strategic partnership, the Turkish ambassador to Kuwait said.

Tuba Nur Sonmez told Anadolu that Erdogan's visit to Kuwait is a strong declaration of intent to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level.

“This visit, carried out upon the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, has further strengthened the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Türkiye and Kuwait,” she said.

She said that during the meetings in Kuwait, various aspects of bilateral relations were discussed, including political, economic, defense, energy, and humanitarian aspects.

“Particular emphasis was placed on taking concrete steps to increase trade volume, diversify investment projects, and deepen cooperation in the field of technology,” Sonmez said.

Drawing attention to the four agreements signed within this framework, the ambassador said that they provide the legal foundation for cooperation between Türkiye and Kuwait in various sectors.

“President Erdogan’s gift of Türkiye’s domestically produced car, TOGG, to the Amir of Kuwait was not merely a symbolic gesture; it also reflected Türkiye’s determination to share its progress in technology and innovation with friendly nations,” she said.

Sonmez expressed her expectation that the strong bilateral relations would also be reflected in the trade volume, stressing that the Investment Agreement signed during the visit would create a new opportunity for cooperation to attract more investments to Türkiye.

She added that the discussions also addressed regional developments and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, noting that both sides reaffirmed their shared concern for maintaining a lasting ceasefire and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.

“Türkiye and Kuwait come together not only on the basis of mutual interests but also around a vision of regional peace, stability, and solidarity, guided by humanitarian sensitivities,” she said.

The ambassador highlighted that the strong interest shown by the Kuwaiti public and media in the visit once again demonstrated the depth of the close bonds and mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries.

“President Erdogan’s visit is a concrete manifestation of the joint vision of both leaders to advance our relations further. Our Embassy will continue to work in close cooperation with all our institutions to realize this vision,” she added.