JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud received HH the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah during his official visit to the kingdom. During the meeting, held late Thursday, HH the Prime Minister conveyed to the Crown Prince the best regards of HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his wishes of everlasting prosperity and progress for the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

HH the Amir expressed gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the kind invitation for the visit, saying his visit reflects the deep-rooted historical relationship and fraternity between both nations. The visit falls in the framework of constant consultation and coordination to serve the interests of both brotherly nations, he pointed out.

The meeting reviewed the aspects of the growing cooperation and integration in various areas, and reaffirmed shared commitment to opening wider horizons for the historical relations under the wise leaderships of HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal and his brothers King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both sides discussed the latest developments on the regional and international arenas and the stances of both countries on them, HH the Prime Minister said.

Sheikh Dr Mohammad appreciated the balanced policy of Saudi Arabia and the efforts of its wise leadership to promote security and peace in the region and beyond. The meeting gathered, from the Saudi side, Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud and Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud, and, from the Kuwaiti side, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad departed Jeddah on Friday after performing umrah. The premier in a departure statement expressed deep gratitude to the kingdom, its government and its people for the warm hospitality and wished them ever-lasting stability and prosperity. — KUNA