Konaković met with the Ambassador of Kuwait, discussed investments in BiH

(Patria) - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković met on August 9, 2023, with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Bosnia and Herzegovina Zaher Alkhurainej.

On this occasion, Minister Konaković assessed the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kuwait as good and friendly, and emphasized our country's interest in improving economic cooperation and attracting Kuwaiti investors.

Speaking about the current political situation in our country, the Minister stressed the firm commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue fulfilling the conditions on the path to EU membership, which will make it more attractive to potential foreign investors.

During the meeting, the importance of exchanging visits at the high and highest levels in the coming period was highlighted. In this regard, Minister Konaković informed the Ambassador about the intention to officially visit the State of Kuwait in October or November of this year, and expressed interest in a visit by Kuwaiti officials to Bosnia and Herzegovina.


The meeting also discussed the resolution of administrative obstacles for Kuwaiti citizens regarding the issue of acquiring ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ambassador Alkhurainej informed Minister Konaković about the elections held in June this year and the formation of the new Government of Kuwait. He conveyed the greetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to Minister Konaković.

Referring to the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the Ambassador particularly emphasized the necessity of improving cooperation in the fields of business, education, and healthcare.

During the meeting, the interlocutors also highlighted good mutual cooperation regarding the exchange of support in candidacies for positions in international and regional organizations.

In this regard, Ambassador Alkhurainej informed Minister Konaković about Kuwait's candidacy for membership in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2024-2026. Mutual conviction was expressed that the overall relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the State of Kuwait will continue to develop to the mutual benefit of both countries.