Emir of Kuwait instructs to open consulate in Najaf and build medical centers for Arbaeen pilgrims

An Iraqi official delegation presided by Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi and Najaf Governor Loai al-Yasiri met with the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

An Iraqi official delegation presided by Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi and Najaf Governor Loai al-Yasiri met with the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

“The Emir of Kuwait instructed to open a consulate of the State of Kuwait in the province of Najaf, and expressed his readiness to the construction of specialized medical centers to serve the pilgrims of Arbaeen on the road between Najaf and Karbala,” said al-Yasiri in a statement. 

The delegation had several important meetings with Kuwaiti officials to discuss ways to serve the holy city, including the meeting with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister.