The Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Ghana, Mr Husain Solaiman Alebra­him, has underscored the impor­tance of deepening partnerships with the Ghanaian media as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Ghana and Kuwait.

He said fostering open and con­sistent engagement with the media would help promote Kuwait’s development initiatives in Ghana, enhance cultural understanding, and strengthen public diplomacy.

Mr Alebrahim made these remarks during a courtesy call on the Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Raha­man, in Accra yesterday, as part of his official engagements since assuming his post.

According to the envoy, the media was an essential partner in shaping narratives and fostering international cooperation. “This is my first official visit, and I wanted to start with the media because of the critical role you play. The Embassy values your voice in building connections and aware­ness between our two countries,” he said.

He noted that although Kuwait had long been committed to Gha­na’s development, its contributions were often less known to the Gha­naian public due to limited media exposure, adding “We are ready to work closely with your newspaper to highlight our development proj­ects, cultural values, and support for Ghana.”

Mr Alebrahim also highlighted the contribution of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic De­velopment, which has supported Ghana’s infrastructure and social development for more than four decades. In 2022 alone, the Fund provided nearly USD 70 million under the Ghana CARES pro­gramme for agriculture, education, and water projects, and contributed over USD 24 million to rehabilitate the Dome-Kitase Road.

He expressed admiration for Ghana’s political stability, econom­ic resilience, and growing human capital, describing them as a strong foundation for expanded coopera­tion in trade, energy, food security, and humanitarian work.

He further commended Ghana’s gender empowerment efforts, par­ticularly the appointment of Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, which he de­scribed as a progressive milestone. “Ghanaian women are visible and active across sectors from gover­nance to markets which reflects the country’s inclusive approach to development,” he said.

He affirmed the Embassy’s com­mitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen Ghana-Kuwait relations, pledging sustained collab­oration with media, government, and communities.

Alhaji Abdul-Rahaman in his remarks, reaffirmed The Ghanaian Times’ readiness to collaborate with the Embassy. He explained that while Ghanaians were more famil­iar with other countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, there was growing interest in Kuwait’s development footprint and rich culture.

He said The Ghanaian Times had in previous years reported on the Embassy’s National Day and Lib­eration Day celebrations, and doc­umented humanitarian efforts such as the construction of boreholes, clinics, and schools in underserved communities. “Our doors remain open to stories that build mutual understanding and promote devel­opment partnerships,” he assured.