The Emir of Kuwait receives Prince Turki bin Mohammed: Strengthening Saudi-Kuwaiti relations
His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait, received at Bayan Palace today His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his accompanying delegation, in a visit that reflects the depth of the fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries.
The meeting began with His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd conveying the greetings and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, to their brother, His Highness the Emir of the State of Kuwait, along with their wishes for his continued health and happiness, and for the brotherly Kuwaiti people continued progress and prosperity. For his part, His Highness the Emir of Kuwait asked Prince Turki bin Mohammed to convey his greetings and appreciation to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, expressing his wishes for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people to achieve further advancement and growth.
Review of bilateral relations and ways to develop them
The reception included friendly exchanges that reflected the strong and deep-rooted relations between the two leaderships and the two brotherly peoples. They also reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it in various fields, in order to serve common interests and strengthen the joint Gulf Cooperation Council efforts.
The meeting was attended on the Saudi side by His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the State of Kuwait, and Mr. Hamad bin Sulaiman Al-Saleem, Director General of the Office of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd. On the Kuwaiti side, it was attended by Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Jamal Mohammed Al-Dhiyab, Director of the Office of the Emir of Kuwait.
Historical roots and shared destiny
This visit comes within the context of the deep-rooted historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, relations that transcend the concepts of traditional diplomatic ties, reaching the level of brotherhood, strategic partnership, and shared destiny. These relations have spanned decades, characterized by continuous coordination and a convergence of views on various regional and international issues.
The leadership in both countries is committed to maintaining continuous communication and consultation, not only to strengthen bilateral cooperation but also to ensure regional stability and address shared challenges. Saudi-Kuwaiti relations serve as a model for Arab-Arab relations, built upon a rich legacy of honorable stances and mutual support during times of both prosperity and adversity.
The importance of ongoing coordination
This meeting is of particular importance given the current circumstances in the region and the world, as Saudi-Kuwaiti coordination is a cornerstone of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Such reciprocal visits by high-ranking officials contribute to advancing economic, security, and political cooperation, and to activating joint agreements aimed at achieving prosperity for the two brotherly nations.
The joint committees and coordination councils between the two countries are working diligently to translate these strong relations into tangible projects and initiatives on the ground, which enhances economic and social integration between the Kingdom and Kuwait, and affirms the unified vision for the future of the region.
