Poland in Kuwait

The event was attended by the Embassy’s Kuwaiti partners, members of the diplomatic corps, and the Polish community in Kuwait. The evening was graced by a performance from Kuwaiti pianist Faisal Al-Bahairi—a graduate of Polish music academies—who played the national anthems of both countries, as well as a works by Fryderyk Chopin.

Guests had the opportunity to sample traditional Polish delicacies, including *pierogi* (dumplings), *gołąbki* (stuffed cabbage rolls), *pączki* (doughnuts), and *szarlotka* (apple pie).

The guest of honor was Najeeb Al-Bader, Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs. Other notable attendees included Sheikh Abdullah Mishal Al Sabah, Undersecretary at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence; Admiral Saif Abdulhadi Al Hamlan, Commander of the Kuwait Naval Force; and many other distinguished guests.

The reception served as an occasion to highlight the friendly nature of Polish-Kuwaiti relations, celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of a permanent Polish diplomatic presence in Kuwait, and promote tourism to Poland (a raffle held during the event featured a flight ticket and a stay in Kraków as a prize).