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Kuwait’s British ambassador asserts that visa exemption means a strong relationship
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Kuwait: Kuwait’s British ambassador Belinda Lewis said on Monday that exempting Kuwaiti citizens from entry visas and exchanging them for an online travel permit next year underscores a strong relationship between the two countries and strengthens such a relationship. ..
Ambassador Lewis added that issuing an online travel permit took only a few minutes and was valid for multiple entries for several years.
Commenting on the UK airport crisis, she advised Kuwait travelers to head to airports other than the capital London, as the Heathrow strike caused flight delays and cancellations.
Lewis commented that there were 8,400 students in Kuwait, England, between 2021 and 2022, saying that cultural exchanges between the two countries have been ongoing for generations and will be further expanded. looking forward to it. Future generations.
She also praised the role of cultural attachment between the two countries in facilitating student travel procedures.
Lewis has revealed that online travel permits are not available to students studying at a university in the UK or travelers planning to stay in the UK for extended periods of time.
Regarding the free trade agreement that the Gulf countries and the United Kingdom are negotiating, the British ambassador has asserted that it is very important because it is set to enjoy many benefits on all sides.
She further explained that the trade exchange between the UK and the Gulf block is very large, reaching £ 30 billion (about $ 35.5 billion) in the private sector alone, with the Gulf countries being the seventh largest exporter to the UK. I added that. The UK is the third largest country after GCC.
Ambassador Lewis asserted that the agreement could contribute to the future vision of the Gulf countries, including Kuwait’s 2035 vision, and would facilitate the migration of workers in the country.
https://www.kuwaittimes.com/uk-amb-to-kuwait-affirms-visa-waiver-signifies-firm-relations/ Kuwait’s British ambassador asserts that visa exemption means a strong relationship
