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- Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah welcomed by Saudi crown prince
- Visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and foster cooperation
RIYADH: Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrived in Riyadh on a state visit to the Kingdom on Tuesday.
He was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and an official reception ceremony was held at the Saudi Royal Court in the capital.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a message on social media platform X welcoming the emir to the Kingdom, referring to it as his “second home.”
Later, the emir was received by King Salman at the Erqa Royal Palace and the two leaders reviewed the close relations between their countries. The emir was also awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz.
The Kingdom’s crown prince also held a discussion session with the emir during which bilateral relations were reviewed, and opportunities to develop them in various fields were discussed. Views on the latest regional and international developments were also exchanged.
SaudiArabia’s King Salman receives Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Sheikh Meshal became emir in December after the death of his predecessor Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
On behalf of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman awards the Emir of Kuwait with the Order of King Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bid the emir farewell as he left Riyadh on Tuesday evening.