Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys
Discussions tackle security, humanitarian affairs
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah held separate meetings on Monday at Bayan Palace with several ambassadors of friendly and brotherly countries accredited to the State of Kuwait. The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of security and humanitarian affairs.
According to a press statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kuwait Belinda Lewis, the Ambassador of the French Republic Olivier Gauvin, and the Ambassador of the State of Palestine Rami Tahboub.
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah receives French Ambassador Olivier Gauvin.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef receives UK Ambassador Belinda Lewis.
Sheikh Fahad affirmed Kuwait's keenness to build bridges of communication and strengthen ties with friendly and brotherly countries, praising the ambassadors' roles and efforts in supporting and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
The statement added that the ambassadors expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for the warm reception, reaffirming the depth of relations between their countries and Kuwait and their commitment to further developing these ties across various fields.
The meetings also addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations and discussed a range of issues of mutual concern in order to serve shared interests and boost cooperation and coordination in various sectors. — KUNA
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