baseball markets Page 9 Page 14 THE FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAILY IN FREE KUWAIT Established in 1977 / www.arabtimesonline.com FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 25-26, 2021 / ZUL-QAADAH 15-16, 1442 AH emergency number 112 NO. 17723 16 PAGES 150 FILS EU welcomes Kuwait talks initiative ‘Crucial partner’ By Saeed Mahmoud Saleh Arab Times Staff and Agencies BRUSSELS, June 24: The European Parliament (EP) welcomed on Thursday the initiative by Kuwait Parlia- ment Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanim on talks between lawmakers from the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Coun- cil (GCC). “The (Kuwaiti) Speaker has started an initiative to organise a parliamen- tary dialogue with the parliaments of the Gulf region on the one hand and the European Parliament,” For- eign Affairs Committee chief David McAllister told reporters alongside the Kuwaiti top lawmaker. “I had a great conversation with the speaker of the Kuwaiti parliament and I remember very well our visit to Kuwait a couple of years ago and the hospitality that we received,” said McAllister. On the EU’s ties with Kuwait, he said the country is a “crucial partner” when it comes to promoting security, stability and development in the region,” he stressed. He highlighted the “important role Kuwait plays in trying to negotiate in conflicts, and its “credibly active” con- tributions in the humanitarian side. The support Kuwait is giving in Syria or in KUNA photo Yemen is very, very important,” said the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Thursday, headed to Germany on a private visit. His Highness the Amir was seen off by His Highness the Deputy Amir German MEP. and Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah In a separate meeting, the Chair of and other senior state officials. European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula, Han- nah Neumann, expressed her happiness Benigno dies, 61 in meeting Speaker Al-Ghanim in person, saying it was an “extremely productive Opinion meeting. “For us in the EU, we are very happy to have a key partner in the region working Amir condoles for peace and stability in the region,” she stressed. Rouhani, Raisi ... camel’s revenge Aquino passing Neumann said she is looking forward to visit Kuwait at the end of this year for discussions with the Kuwaiti parliament KUWAIT CITY, June 24, (Agencies): but also to exchange views with many His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf women who are active in politics in Ku- By Ahmed Al-Jarallah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Thursday Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times wait. Day by Day expressed, in a cable, his condolences to Earlier today after meeting with EP THE Iranian president-elect Ibrahim Raisi did not delay in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte President David Sassoli, Al-Ghanim re- revealing the intentions of his policy for the coming years over the death of former president Be- vealed talks will take place in Kuwait in of his rule. WHAT His Highness the Amir has said say, it is the head of a state who suffers nigno Aquino. the near future to “discuss all the con- During his fi rst press conference, he announced a death yesterday is crystal clear and comes at the most, but when people and the coun- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh cerned issues as well as bilateral relations sentence for any glimmer of hope on the improvement of the most appropriate time. This is the try love him so much he cannot shy away Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah between the European Parliament and the his country’s relations with neighboring countries. If eve- authentic talk of a man whose heart is from the responsibility. also expressed his condolences to Presi- GCC.” rything goes well, these improved relations would have as clean as his white dress. It is full of The speech of His Highness, the Amir dent Duterte. helped rebuild international confi dence in Iran; otherwise, The six-member GCC includes Ku- advice. of the country is a lantern of knowledge His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh wait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar there would be no change to the diffi cult reality faced by 80 The responsibility of the nation fell on and a guiding light. Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah also million Iranians because of the regime’s aggressive policies. and Oman. his shoulders although he was not look- ... Yet, tomorrow is another day. sent his condolences to President Duterte. During the visit, Al-Ghanim conducted In his fi rst statement, the president-elect said, “We do not ing for it. He has always preferred to stay Aquino III, the son of pro-democracy mind restoring diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia and discussions about the Palestinian situa- away from the limelight, because as they Zahed Matar icons who helped topple dictator Fer- tion in light of the recent Israeli attacks reopening embassies in both countries”. dinand Marcos and a defender of good The words in the title seem good, but its content is on the Palestinians in Gaza, Jerusalem governance who took China’s sweeping and other parts of Palestine. drenched in poison, especially when he added, “Saudi Ara- territorial claims to an international court, bia should stop its attacks targeting the civilians and infra- In a press conference with Sassouli, structure in Yemen”. Newswatch died at 61. Al-Ghanim disclosed that the European He is forgetting the many questions raised by interna- Aquino’s family told a news confer- Parliament initially approved the propos- tional human rights organizations and bodies of his role in ence that he died in his sleep early Thurs- al to hold a session between the European the execution ceremonies of dissidents. He is forgetting that day due to “renal failure secondary to and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) his “Revolutionary Guards” which elected him is the one KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the Amir ways announced Thursday three new diabetes.” A former Cabinet official, Ro- parliaments to discuss common issues that directs terrorist operations against civilians in schools, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- destinations to Tashkent, the capital of gelio Singson, said Aquino had been un- and strengthen relations between the two economic facilities and holy places in Saudi Arabia, while Sabah sent a cable Thursday to the Amir Uzbekistan, the Turkish city of Antalya, dergoing dialysis and was preparing for a parties. Riyadh defends itself through internationally guaranteed and of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, as of kidney transplant. As representative of the Arab Inter- legitimate means. Al-Thani in which he expressed sincere next July. “Mission accomplished Noy, be happy Parliamentary Union, Al-Ghanim said Therefore, if someone is responsible for the bloodshed congratulations on his eighth anniversary In a press statement, Jazeera said that now with Dad and Mom,” said Pinky he conveyed a message to Sassouli in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, it is the Mullahs regime. It is since assuming offi ce. the fi rst fl ights between Kuwait and Uz- Aquino-Abellada, a sister of the late pres- about the continuous suffering of Pal- the one that should stop its attacks on Saudi Arabia and its His highness the Amir also commended bekistan will be on Saturday and Tuesday ident, using his nickname and struggling estinians and the aggression of Israel, threats to the Arabian Gulf states. Qatar for its growing achievement in vari- of each week, adding that the reason for to hold back her tears. especially against the Palestinians in Despite six and a half years of Iranian terrorism, the in- ous fi elds during the Amir’s reign, wish- choosing this destination is due to the Condolences poured in from politi- ternationally sanctioned president has come to give advice, growth of trade relations between the two Jerusalem and Gaza that is considered ing him good health and the country fur- cians led by President Rodrigo Duterte the largest jail in the world. He stressed when it is he and his regime that are more deserving of it. ther prosperity and development. countries during the past years. and others, including the dominant If he wants good relations with the neighboring countries, It also noted that the fl ights towards the the importance of the European Parlia- His highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Catholic Church and Sen. Imee Marcos, ment’s role in maintaining peace and he should stop the toxic scheme known as “exporting the Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Turkish city of Antalya will start on July a daughter of the late dictator. Philippine revolution” which his neighbors have been enduring for the 2, while the fl ights to the Kyrgyz capital, justice in the region. and his highness the Prime Minister flags were lowered at half-staff on gov- He also highlighted the humanitarian past 42 years. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Bishkek, on June 26, pointing out that these ernment buildings. This scheme is an expansion project that aims for the Sabah sent similar congratulatory cables two destinations witnessed high demand as role of Kuwait, which hosted three fo- transformation of the region according to the Safavid ap- it is safe and ideal places for families. “We are saddened by President Aqui- rums of donors for Syria and a forum on to Sheikh Tamim. (KUNA) no’s passing and will always be thank- proach, which was established by Shah Ismail in the six- ❑ ❑ ❑ Jazeera Airways was established in the reconstruction of Iraq.