Kuwait Oly chief ‘hails’ Saudi ties

RIYADH, Oct 12, (KUNA): Chairman of Kuwait’s Olympic Committee Sheikh Fahad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah said on Wednesday that he is impressed with the level of cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia on issues related to sports.

Those remarks came in a statement Sheikh Fahad Al-Ali gave to KUNA after meeting with Chairman of the Saudi Public Authority for Sports Prince Abdullah bin Msaad in the Saudi capital.

Moreover, he said that the meeting comes “against a backdrop of brotherly ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.” On the meeting, Sheikh Fahad Al-Ali said it tackled issues of mutual concern as well as strategies to further develop the sports scene in Gulf nations.

He also added that such meetings are crucial to help bring collective goals to fruition, noting that visits will be routinely exchanged to enhance joint cooperation.