Malacañang Palace
23 March 2012

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed his highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, for his five-day state visit.

In their meeting, the two leaders signed four bilateral agreements on the following: Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural and Fisheries Cooperation; Agreement on the Waiver of Visa Requirement for Holders of Diplomatic, Special and Official Passports; Executive program for the Cultural Agreement for the Years 2012-2014; and Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Labor Cooperation.

President Aquino also hosted a state dinner in honor of the Amir and his delegation.