Amir Of Kuwait Hosts Syrian President For Strategic Bilateral Talks
KUWAIT CITY, Jun 1: Official talks between the State of Kuwait and the Syrian Arab Republic were held this afternoon at Bayan Palace, with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah leading the Kuwaiti delegation and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara heading the Syrian side. The discussions were attended by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, along with several senior officials from both nations.
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, stated that the talks focused on reinforcing the strong fraternal relations between the two countries and exploring avenues for cooperation and development across various sectors. Emphasis was placed on enhancing bilateral collaboration to serve mutual interests, as well as addressing the current situation in Syria. The discussions underscored the importance of international efforts to ensure Syria's security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Additionally, both sides exchanged views on key regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting unified Arab efforts. The talks were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the deep-rooted ties and shared aspirations of the two brotherly nations.
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