Kuwait, Jordan forge closer security links

AMMAN, June 4: Visiting Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah and Jordanian Minister of Interior Mazen Al- Faraya discussed on Wednesday bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries. In a press release, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said that Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef reviewed with the Jordanian minister regional security developments and efforts regarding them. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef lauded the deep-rooted sisterly and historical relations between Kuwait and Jordan, and common cooperation between the two ministries for continued coordination to enhance security and stability, it added. In parallel, Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Lt Gen. Khaled Al-Shuraian discussed on Wednesday with his Jordanian counterpart Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hunaiti means of enhancing military and defensive cooperation between the Armed Forces of both sides. The two sen

ior military officials also dealt with the mechanism of developing a strategic partnership to serve the shared interests of the two countries, Jordan news agency (Petra) reported. Al-Shuraian expressed the Kuwaiti army’s keenness on expanding the horizons of military collaboration and sharing expertise with Jordan’s armed forces. Meanwhile, Al-Hunaiti affirmed the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and their role in maintaining common security and stability. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef concluded his official visit to Amman later on Wednesday and returned to Kuwait after holding a series of security-focused meetings. He reiterated the importance of sustained coordination between the two countries to reinforce stability. (KUNA)