KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways participated in the celebrations of the Embassy of the United Kingdom in the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the British royal throne. KAC's participation and presence, at this important event, was at the kind invitation extended by the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Kuwait, Belinda Lewis, and organized at the Embassy's headquarters.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, KAC's Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Wael Al-Hasawi, stated, "Kuwait Airways is pleased to be part of this important function, and our participation on this occasion indicates effective cooperation and the depth of historic and deep-rooted relations between the State of Kuwait and the United Kingdom with all governmental and private sectors, thus bringing both entities together, whether in the political, economic, cultural or other various important fields."

Hasawi added, "Kuwait Airways participated in the ceremony with a special booth so as to interact and respond to the queries of the attendees regarding the latest destinations of the Blue Bird, especially the destination of Manchester, which is in great demand by customers and will be launched as of 1st May with three flights per week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays."

Hasawi continued, "Kuwait Airways supports diplomatic relations that benefit the State of Kuwait and is always present on such important occasions and extending efforts to strengthen historic relations between the two parties. This is also because Kuwait Airways is a prominent part of Kuwait's society and, as the National Carrier of the State of Kuwait, its participation comes in accordance with the State's directions in strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations with other friendly countries, while improving the level of relations and cooperation with all other establishments."

Hasawi concluded his statement and extended his sincere appreciations to the Embassy of the United Kingdom for their invitation. He also commended the Embassy's effective contributions as well as unremitting efforts in strengthening relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom, while extending best wishes for success in further strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.