Kuwait city: His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, received General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Kuwait, underscoring the significance of the visit.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the visit reflects the longstanding ties and close historical relations between Bahrain and Kuwait, highlighting their shared commitment to strengthening security and stability. During the meeting, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah conveyed the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, to His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait.
General Shaikh Rashid expressed Bahrain's pride in its close relations with Kuwait and emphasized Bahrain's support for Kuwait's measures to safeguard its security and stability. In a separate meeting with Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, both sides reiterated their support for each other's security measures and stressed solidarity in confronting challenges that threaten their security and stability.
The talks focused on strengthening security cooperation and addressing regional and international developments to support security, stability, and joint Gulf security cooperation. Both countries emphasized the importance of continuous security coordination, cooperation, and the exchange of expertise and information between their interior ministries.
The discussions underscored the advanced level of bilateral relations and the close cooperation across various security domains. Both sides affirmed the importance of unifying efforts and strengthening Gulf security partnerships to address current challenges, reaffirming their commitment to supporting initiatives that reinforce security and stability in alignment with the aspirations of their leaderships and peoples.
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah's arrival in Kuwait and his reception by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah marked the beginning of this significant diplomatic engagement.