KUWAIT: Kuwait Embassies in Iran, Sudan, Mauritania, Senegal and Mongolia have celebrated the country's 62nd National Day and 32nd Liberation Day. A festive mood prevailed in Kuwait Embassy in Iran on the occasion of the holidays. The celebration saw a large gathering of local and international diplomats.

Attributing the large turnout to Kuwait's "amicable" relations with the international community, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Tehran Bader Al-Munaikh took the opportunity to highlight his country's "historic" ties with the Islamic Republic. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Baqri, who was among the attendees, congratulated Kuwaitis on the joyous occasion. He said bilateral ties continue to make palpable progress.

In Khartoum, Ambassador Dr Fahad Al-Thafeiry hosted a reception, which was attended by Sudanese Acting Minister of Education Mahmoud Siral-Khatim Al-Houri and dozens of representatives from the political, economic, cultural, academic and media sectors. He reaffirmed Kuwait's readiness to help Sudan overcome the difficulties the country is facing in its current transitional stage and reach a political settlement through dialogue.

The Kuwait Embassy in Mongolia celebrates the national holidays.

Al-Houri appreciated Kuwait's contributions to the economic development in Sudan and its limitless support to the relief efforts during times of hardship. He expressed best wishes for Kuwait, congratulating the leadership, government and people on the country's national holidays.

In Nouakchott, Ambassador to Mauritania Ebdah Al-Dousary hosted a reception attended by a high-level government delegation, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Salem Ould Merzoug and Minister of Economic Affairs Ousmane Mamoudou Kane. Heads of diplomatic missions based in Nouakchott as well as leaders of the Mauritanian political parties and representatives of the civil society were also in attendance.

In Dakar, Ambassador to Senegal Adel Abdul-Karim Al-Amir hosted a reception. Similarly, Kuwait's Envoy to Mongolia Mohammad Faisal Al-Mutairi hosted a celebration attended by Mongolian government officials, parliamentarians and public figures. Both ambassadors congratulated the political leadership, the government and people of Kuwait on the dear national occasion, voicing hope for more progress and prosperity. - KUNA