Desk Report:
In light of the ongoing regional situation in West Asia, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on Sunday (24 May 2026) symbolically handed over a goodwill consignment of food supplies to the Government of the State of Kuwait as a gesture of solidarity and friendship from the people of Bangladesh to the brotherly people of Kuwait.
The initiative forms part of a broader support effort under which a total of 240 tons of essential food items from Bangladesh are scheduled to reach Kuwait through multiple flights beginning on 25 May 2026. This contribution is expected to help strengthen Kuwait’s strategic food reserves and support emergency needs amid the prevailing regional circumstances, including the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting pressure on Kuwait’s supply chains.
On this occasion, a ceremony was held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, where the consignment was symbolically handed over to Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, by Humaiun Kobir, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Adviser on Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister, who is currently visiting Kuwait.
The other members of the three-member high-level delegation from the Government of Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Rashiduzzaman Millat and the Director General (West Asia) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, were also present at the ceremony. The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait, Major General Syed Tareq Hussain, OSP, awc, psc, participated in the delegation’s official engagements, bilateral meetings, and the handover ceremony.
During the ceremony, Adviser Kobir also formally conveyed a letter from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, addressed to Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The letter conveyed heartfelt wishes for the peace, security, and well-being of the people of Kuwait and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between the two brotherly nations.
During the discussions, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations, the prevailing regional situation, humanitarian cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the longstanding friendly and brotherly relations between Bangladesh and Kuwait and reiterated their commitment to further expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, manpower, food security, civil aviation, and other promising sectors.
The dispatch of this goodwill food consignment by the Government of Bangladesh to the State of Kuwait reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and demonstrates Bangladesh’s continued commitment to supporting friendly nations during times of regional uncertainty and challenge.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual respect, trust, friendship, and multifaceted cooperation.
