Türkiye and Kuwait have signed six cooperation agreements in Ankara, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.

The signing ceremony took place after one-on-one and delegation-level meetings at the presidential complex in the Turkish capital. Sheikh Meshal arrived in Türkiye on an official visit earlier in the day. He was welcomed by the Turkish president with an official ceremony.

A focal point of the discussions was the enhancement of economic and commercial relations between the two countries.

Both leaders discussed in detail steps to increase the bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, highlighting the importance of reviving the Joint Economic Commission Mechanism between Türkiye and Kuwait.

Mutual investments, trade

President Erdogan emphasised the importance of mutual investments and trade promotion, stating that it would be beneficial for both countries.

The talks also covered cooperation in diplomacy, health, culture, tourism, and education, with Erdogan reaffirming Türkiye's support for Kuwait's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security.

The discussions also addressed the recent attacks by Israel on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

President Erdogan praised Kuwait's stance against Israeli aggression, noting that it strengthens the Palestinian cause. He reiterated Türkiye's efforts towards achieving a lasting ceasefire in the region and stressed the need for solidarity within the Islamic world.

President Erdogan underscored the importance of collaboration between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Organization of Turkic States in fostering new opportunities.