King Abdullah and Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah held talks in Kuwait on Tuesday, focusing on brotherly relations between the two countries and regional developments.
Later in the day, the king arrived in Bahrain for a meeting with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and the crown prince of Bahrain.
During the talks held at Dasman Palace, King Abdullah and the emir expressed their pride in the distinguished level of Jordanian-Kuwaiti relations and their keenness to expand cooperation, especially in the economic and trade fieldms’ and increase the volume of Kuwaiti investments in the Kingdom’s vital sectors, according to a Royal Court statement.
In this context, the king expressed Jordan’s “great appreciation for Kuwait’s historic and supportive stands led by Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, in addition to standing by Jordan’s side under all circumstances and showing willingness to support Jordan’s economy at all times”.
They underlined the importance of maintaining coordination and consultation between the two countries on various regional issues and challenges, thus continue serving the interests of the Arab nation and its just causes, the statement said.
King Abdullah also underlined the importance of Sheikh Al Sabah’s efforts in serving Arab causes and enhancing Arab solidarity.