KUWAIT CITY, Oct 12, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from Iraqi President Nizar Amedi. During the phone call, both sides discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields. The two leaders also discussed issues of mutual concern and the latest regional and international developments, particularly the current situation in the region, and exchanged views on these matters. They stressed the need to end the escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues.
Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Monday Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Ismail Fahmy and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of his official visit to Kuwait. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual concern and reviewed the latest developments on the Arab and regional scenes. They also stressed the importance of strengthening joint Arab action to support security and stability in the region.
The meeting was attended by Head of His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah and senior officials. His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also received on Monday Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Ismail Fahmy and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of his visit to Kuwait, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as ways to strengthen Arab solidarity and cooperation. His Highness the Prime Minister also wished the Secretary-General success in continuing efforts to advance joint Arab action. The meeting was attended by Acting Chief of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Sheikh Khaled Mohammad Al- Khaled Al-Sabah, Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs Ambassador Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani and Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Talal Khaled Al-Mutairi. Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received Monday Arab League Secretary- General Nabil Fahmy, who is visiting Kuwait on an official visit. The meeting discussed ways to advance joint Arab action and develop the Arab League’s mechanisms to strengthen its role in addressing Arab issues and current challenges, while meeting Arab peoples’ aspirations for security, stability and development. The two sides also reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them, stressing the importance of continued consultations and coordination to resolve regional crises in a manner that safeguards Arab states’ security, sovereignty and peoples’ interests.
‘Gulf security is Arab security’ Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy affirmed Monday that the security of Kuwait and other Gulf Arab states is an integral part of the Arab national security system. He stressed that the League would not remain silent over any violation of international law affecting the sovereignty or interests of Arab states. Speaking at a press conference held on the sidelines of his official visit to Kuwait, Fahmy said the League would continue its political and diplomatic efforts to support the security and stability of its member states. He said repeated attacks on the territories, sovereignty and interests of Gulf states, including Kuwait, particularly those attributed to Iran, reflected the scale of the security and political challenges facing the region. He affirmed the League’s readiness to provide various forms of political support and cooperation to safeguard Kuwait’s interests and enhance regional stability. Fahmy said his visit stemmed from deep appreciation for Kuwait’s longstanding Arab positions, recalling its role before and after liberation.
