British Ambassador Michael Davenport

KUWAIT: British Ambassador Michael Davenport released the following statement, congratulating Kuwait on its 57th National Day and 27th Liberation Day: "I would like to congratulate His Highness the Amir and the people of Kuwait on Kuwait's National Day and Liberation Day. Kuwait and the United Kingdom have enjoyed ties of friendship for over two hundred and fifty years. Next year marks the 120th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between our two countries. Since Kuwait's independence, our relations have gone from strength to strength in all fields. And the United Kingdom has been proud to stand by Kuwait as an ally and friend in difficult times. I have been struck in my first few months here by the breadth and depth of our very precious relationship. We have every reason to be confident that it will continue to prosper for future generations."