RIYADH: Aviation ties between Kuwait and the UK are set to strengthen further as officials from both countries discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the sector.
According to a report by Kuwait News Agency, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah, chairman of the board of directors of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, met with Qudsi Rashid, the ambassador of the UK and Northern Ireland, where they addressed opportunities for exchanging expertise in the aviation industry.
The meeting also saw the officials discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations to support the air transport system and facilitate passenger movement between Kuwait and the UK.
KUNA added that both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination and the development of partnerships that serve mutual interests and contribute to achieving the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the aviation sector.
Earlier this month, Al-Sabah held a meeting with UK’s Ttrade Commissioner to Kuwait Lord Iain McNicol to explore ways to enhance cooperation in the field of civil aviation.
The DGCA, in a statement to KUNA, said that the talks addressed various topics, including air traffic control training, development of infrastructural and operational services, as well as strengthening public-private partnerships in strategic projects in Kuwait International Airport.
The statement added that the discussion came within the framework of the Kuwaiti-UK relationship, and the Middle East nation’s keenness to benefit from British expertise in supporting civil aviation projects.
In May, Kuwait Airways and the UK’s Rolls-Royce Holding Group agreed to strengthen efforts to develop the airline’s aircraft engine systems to boost operational efficiency.
At that time, KUNA reported that the endeavor was part of the airline’s strategic goal to enhance cooperation between Kuwait Airways and the British engineering firm, while the ultimate beneficiaries will be the travelers onboard the flag carrier’s aircraft.
In February, Kuwait Airways also increased its flights between Kuwait and London to 16 weekly departures, aimed at offering more flexibility and convenience for travelers between the two countries.
In July, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs David Lammy during his official visit to Kuwait met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties between both nations.
During the visit, Lammy said that the UK is working to strengthen cooperation with Kuwait in trade, investment and business, as well as in the security and defense sectors.
