Kuwait welcomes new Yemeni labor force [Archives:2002/44/Local News]

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October 28 2002

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Kuwait – Oct 23 – In a statement to Yemen Times Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker Jasim Mohammad al-Kharafi said that Kuwait is looking forward to receiving Yemeni laborers as soon as possible and will definitely work on facilitating all the procedures for their work in Kuwait.
This comes as a positive development in Yemen-Kuwait relations, which were disrupted following Yemen’s stance concerning the Iraqi invasion to Kuwait twelve years ago.
“Things have now changed and we are looking for a bright future. We value the unique historical relations between Yemenis and Kuwaitis and know that they can be revived and maintained in all aspects.” Kharafi said.
Kharafi said that Kuwait’s main concern right now is the more than 600 Kuwaiti prisoners still thought to be held in Iraq. “We expect Yemen to exert pressure to help in relieving us from the only concern that we have, which is the Kuwaiti prisoners in Iraq.”
Concerning Yemen’s integration into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the speaker emphasized the need to have Yemen become one of the GCC members and pledged that he will assist in this respect. “There are a number of procedures that are required for Yemen to join the GCC, but I can assure you that its presence in this council will consolidate and strengthen it further.” he said.
“We need to have more visits from Yemeni parliament members to Kuwait and Kuwaiti assembly members to Yemen to consolidate a bond that should never be weakened between the two countries.” he added.
“As the press, you have a very important role to play in conveying our sincere desire to consolidate our relations with Yemen and bridge any misunderstandings. Your role is needed for a greater future for the bilateral relations and the situation in the whole region in general.” he concluded.



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