February 13, 2010
Kuwait-Singapore relations praised
SINGAPORE: Newly-appointed Singaporean Ambassador to Kuwait, Tan Hung Seng, said on Friday that relations with Kuwait are profoundly-rooted. He added that the two countries have a lot in common because both countries are relatively small with a rather small population.
The Ambassador's remarks were made during the touring exhibit 'Treasury of the World: Jeweled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals', hosted by the Kuwaiti Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah (House of Islamic Antiquities).
Tan said that the Arab people are no strangers to Singaporeans and Malaysians. Merchants from the Gulf took trips to the Far East in the 17th and 18th centuries and Singapore is still inhabited by people with origins from Hadhramaut, Yemen, he said.
The exhibition is yet another example of unique relations enjoyed by the two peoples because it takes on the task of familiarizing Singaporeans with Muslim traditions and culture, he added.
Senior officials also stressed the depth of Kuwaiti-Singaporean relations, while attending the exhibit. Singapore's Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Lui Tuck Yew, said that the 'Treasury of the World' is a sign of important cultural exchange.
Kuwait's Minister of Information and Minister of Oil Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah said that attending the exhibit has given him the opportunity to hold discussions with some of the country's officials.
He said he met Singapore's President, Sellapan Rama Nathan, prime minister, foreign minister and several other ministers, during which he had the opportunity to discuss the means to bolster bilateral relations.
Kuwait-Singapore relations praised
SINGAPORE: Newly-appointed Singaporean Ambassador to Kuwait, Tan Hung Seng, said on Friday that relations with Kuwait are profoundly-rooted. He added that the two countries have a lot in common because both countries are relatively small with a rather small population.
The Ambassador's remarks were made during the touring exhibit 'Treasury of the World: Jeweled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals', hosted by the Kuwaiti Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah (House of Islamic Antiquities).
Tan said that the Arab people are no strangers to Singaporeans and Malaysians. Merchants from the Gulf took trips to the Far East in the 17th and 18th centuries and Singapore is still inhabited by people with origins from Hadhramaut, Yemen, he said.
The exhibition is yet another example of unique relations enjoyed by the two peoples because it takes on the task of familiarizing Singaporeans with Muslim traditions and culture, he added.
Senior officials also stressed the depth of Kuwaiti-Singaporean relations, while attending the exhibit. Singapore's Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Lui Tuck Yew, said that the 'Treasury of the World' is a sign of important cultural exchange.
Kuwait's Minister of Information and Minister of Oil Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah said that attending the exhibit has given him the opportunity to hold discussions with some of the country's officials.
He said he met Singapore's President, Sellapan Rama Nathan, prime minister, foreign minister and several other ministers, during which he had the opportunity to discuss the means to bolster bilateral relations.
The meetings resulted in the signature of a number of joint agreements and memorandums of understanding on cultural, health and economic issues.
Tommy Cole, Curator of the Asian Heritage Museum where the exhibition is being held, added that the exhibition was one of the most comprehensive in this particular era. He said it offers enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind opportunity to observe its possessions.
Showcasing a priceless collection of Indian jewelry from the Mughal era, the exhibition is on display from February 11 until June 27. The exhibition was inaugurated by Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of Oil Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with President Sellapan Rama Nathan and the event's General Supervisor and co-owner Sheikha Hessa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah attending.
Tommy Cole, Curator of the Asian Heritage Museum where the exhibition is being held, added that the exhibition was one of the most comprehensive in this particular era. He said it offers enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind opportunity to observe its possessions.
Showcasing a priceless collection of Indian jewelry from the Mughal era, the exhibition is on display from February 11 until June 27. The exhibition was inaugurated by Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of Oil Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with President Sellapan Rama Nathan and the event's General Supervisor and co-owner Sheikha Hessa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah attending.
