FM meets Saudi counterpart
Sheikh Salem visits Kuwait embassy
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 1, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited, on Thursday, Kuwait embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Kingdom.
He was received by Kuwait Ambassador to Riyadh, Sheikh Ali Khaled Al-Jaber AlSabah, and met with embassy members, heads of affiliated technical offices, and officials in charge.
In a speech he delivered upon the visit, he praised the distinguished efforts made by members of the diplomatic mission, and wished them success.
He urged them to continue their efforts to raise the status of the State of Kuwait, safeguard its interests, and care for its citizens.
Meanwhile, earlier on Wednesday. Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met in Riyadh his counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan AlSaud of Saudi Arabia, during his bilateral visit since assuming office.
Sheikh Salem conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmad Al-Jaber, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad AlSabah to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
These greetings also extended to the political leadership, government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, the visions of the wise leaderships of both countries and the political strategic depth of the two brotherly countries were emphasised.
The officials also highlighted the status of the two countries in the areas of the economy, human development, politics and security integration, based on the unity of destiny and common history. They emphasised their efforts to strengthen unified positions in facing challenges on the regional and international fronts.
The two sides also discussed historical bilateral relations that bind them, reviewing aspects of the close cooperation existing between them in various fields, alongside efforts to enhance this partnership and integration at all levels.
They agreed to convene the second meeting of the Kuwaiti-Saudi Coordination Council, which will be hosted by Kuwait during the first quarter of 2023.
The meeting also discussed the latest developments on the regional and international arenas, and issues of common interest.