KUWAIT: On the occasion of Egypt’s October 6 Victory anniversary, the Egyptian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a reception on Wednesday, honoring not only Egypt’s historic triumph but also the courage and sacrifice of Kuwaiti soldiers who fought alongside their Egyptian brothers. Colonel Mustafa Al-Dallal, Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy, highlighted Kuwait’s pivotal role during the 1967 and 1973 wars. “On June 5, 1967, the Kuwaiti people woke up to an Amiri decree declaring that the State of Kuwait was in a defensive war with the occupying entity in Palestine,” he said. “Kuwait’s participation was never symbolic — it devoted money, effort, ammunition, and lives.”
Kuwaiti soldiers were the first Arab military contingent to reach Sinai, and their bravery earned praise from the late Egyptian President Mohamed Anwar El-Sadat, who said, “The Kuwaiti soldier and officer side by side with his Egyptian brother.” Fifty-three Kuwaiti martyrs fell during the War of Attrition and the October 1973 war, and their graves in Egypt still bear witness to their valor. Colonel Al-Dallal paid tribute to Egypt’s Armed Forces while emphasizing the shared courage that united both nations’ soldiers. “The men of the Armed Forces are the sons of that great people, who contributed to making its glories and continue to preserve its capabilities,” he said.
Colonel Mustafa Al-Dallal, Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy deliver his speech at the event. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Egyptian and Kuwaiti flags flown side by side at the reception, symbolizing the enduring brotherhood between the two nations.
Sheikh Abdullah Meshal Al-Subah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense
Highlighting Egypt’s proud and vigilant military, he stressed that the country is always prepared to defend its interests and deter any threats, while continuing to pursue peace. “Egypt has never sought wars or conflicts to achieve illegitimate ambitions,” he noted. “It always seeks to build bridges of cooperation as a firm approach to achieving development, construction, and prosperity.” He also praised the rapid development Egypt has achieved in recent years across all sectors, crediting close cooperation with Arab and international partners in restoring Egypt’s leadership position in the region.
Sheikh Abdullah Meshal Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense expressed deep appreciation for the heroism of the Egyptian army and reaffirmed the longstanding fraternal ties between Kuwait and Egypt, noting decades of cooperation in defense, security, and broader areas of mutual interest. He extended warm congratulations to the Egyptian people and prayed for lasting security, prosperity, and solidarity between the two nations.
