Jamaica is to establish an Embassy in Kuwait City, the capital of the Arab emirate of Kuwait.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh made the announcement yesterday during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

Dr Baugh said the move is in keeping with the Governments commitment to establish a presence in the Middle East, which has had a significant impact on global affairs, as well as in the evolution of the Jamaican society.

Dr Baugh told the House that Jamaica began a relationship with Kuwait in 1974, which has been sustained over several decades.

He added that the two countries have co-operated on several initiatives at the multilateral level and have implemented important bilateral co-operation projects.