Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Tuesday Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah.
The leaders discussed the close fraternal relations that bind their countries.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was present at the meeting that was held at Arqa palace.
Crown Prince Mohammed later held official talks with Sheikh Meshal. They focused on the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and opportunities to develop them in various fields.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them.
On behalf of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bestowed upon Sheikh Meshal the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s highest honor. He threw and luncheon banquet in his honor and later saw him off at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Sheikh Meshal had arrived in Riyadh earlier on Tuesday on his first foreign visit since his ascended the throne. He was received upon his arrival by Crown Prince Mohammed.
Several officials were present for the reception, including Governor of the Riyadh region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shiekh Sabah Nasser Sabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
Saudi fighter jets accompanied Sheikh Meshal’s plane as it flew over Saudi Arabia. Saudi Falcon jets released the colors of the Kuwaiti flag as they flew overhead.
Sheikh Meshal’s visit reflects the keenness of the Saudi and Kuwaiti leaderships in maintaining constant communications over several issues and further bolstering bilateral relations.
