Sheikha Fadia Al-Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah,

Ladies and gentlemen,

Distinguished participants,

It is my distinctpleasure to meet you all here on this lively platform today. I hope the KuwaitMedica Exhibition will play an important role in connecting quality healthcare
seekers among Kuwaitis and international healthcare providers. I wish thisexhibition great success.

Dear guests,

As you may know, Türkiyeis among the top tourist destinations for Kuwaitis. Our Kuwaiti guests spend arelatively long time during their visits, with many choosing Türkiye forresidential purposes. Thus, they already have insight into the quality andaccessibility of medical care in Türkiye. This familiarity provides a strongfoundation for further collaboration in the area of medical tourism.

I'd also like tounderline that, as Türkiye, we not only offer world-class, affordable, andaccessible healthcare but also consider the values and sensitivities of ourKuwaiti brothers and sisters so that they will always feel at home whilereceiving treatment.

Distinguishedparticipants,

Since my first dayin Kuwait, I have always emphasized the importance of health cooperationbetween Türkiye and Kuwait, which I believe will benefit both sides.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad AlAwadhi, Kuwaiti Minister of Health, visited Türkiye on October 20, where he metwith Turkish Minister of Health, Dr. Fahrettin Koca. They discussed potentialareas of cooperation, including medical tourism. During his visit, H.E.Minister Awadhi toured some Turkish hospitals and health facilities, witnessingup-close what Türkiye has to offer.

I want to expressthat the Turkish Embassy is at your full service to enhance this partnership.

Dear guests;

Türkiye offersmore than conventional medical care. We invite Kuwaiti patients and tourists todiscover unique tourism destinations where they can find joy and healingsimultaneously.

As you all know, Türkiyeis one of the leading tourism spots for quality wellness therapy, thanks to itsthermal water potential with effective therapeutic properties due to its highmineralization content. With approximately 1,500 thermal springs, Türkiye ranks6th in the world and 1st in Europe.

Before concludingmy remarks,

I wish wellnessfor our brothers and sisters in Gaza who cannot access even the most basicmedical necessities due to ongoing Israeli massacres. As Türkiye, we willalways stand with them. I also commend the Kuwaiti leadership and Governmentfor delivering much-needed medical equipment and ambulances to service of Gazanpeople. May Allah ease their suffering.

Thank you.