Europe Day 2024 Celebrations in Kuwait

On 9 May, the EU Delegation in Kuwait hosted a reception to mark Europe Day, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya. The event included two musical shows highlighting European culture and featured an exhibition of pictures about the EU Member States. The event was attended by EU Member States Ambassadors, as well as representatives from Kuwaiti institutions, civil society organizations, youth and academia, members of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited to Kuwait, and European citizens – including students – residing in Kuwait.

During the Europe Day reception, EU Ambassador Anne Koistinen praised EU-Kuwait long-standing cooperation, emphasizing joint efforts in areas such as the green transition, renewable energy, women’s empowerment or human rights. The Ambassador noted the EU's status as Kuwait’s second-largest trading partner and expressed commitment to further collaboration, particularly in line with Kuwait Vision 2035. She also reiterated EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine, and addressed concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, reaffirming the EU's support for UNRWA and the Two-State solution.