Kuwait, Saudi explore ways to strengthen cooperation
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the National Guard said Lt Gen Al-Rifai received Brig Gen Al-Shathri and conveyed the greetings of the National Guard leadership, represented by Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Deputy Chief Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The meeting underscored the deep-rooted and historic ties between the two brotherly nations and reviewed key topics of mutual concern. Discussions focused on enhancing joint coordination and cooperation in areas of shared interest between the National Guard and Saudi military bodies. — KUNA
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