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In Kuwait, Sudani Affirms Iraq’s Keenness to Build Balanced Relations with Neighbors

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al Sabah met with the Iraqi premier on Wednesday. (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al Sabah met with the Iraqi premier on Wednesday. (KUNA)
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In Kuwait, Sudani Affirms Iraq’s Keenness to Build Balanced Relations with Neighbors

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al Sabah met with the Iraqi premier on Wednesday. (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al Sabah met with the Iraqi premier on Wednesday. (KUNA)

Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Sabah held on Wednesday official talks with his Iraqi counterpart, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, who is on his first visit to Kuwait since taking office.

The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said that the discussions were friendl” and touched on bilateral relations and means to strengthen cooperation to serve the interests of the two peoples.

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al Sabah also met with the Iraqi premier on Wednesday. The Iraqi News Agency said that the Kuwaiti Crown Prince affirmed his country’s “keenness to support Iraq’s stability and prosperity.”

The media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister stated that Al-Sudani met the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad, in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al Sabah, adding that the officials reviewed bilateral relations, within the framework of the historical ties that unite the two countries.

According to the statement, Al-Sudani underlined “Iraq’s keenness to build balanced relations with its neighbors, based on mutual respect and preservation of the sovereignty of the two countries,” pointing to the need to “resolve many files in a manner that supports common interests and achieves stability in the region.”

For his part, the Kuwaiti Crown Prince welcomed the Iraqi premier, emphasizing “the strength of the distinguished relations that bind the two countries and unite their peoples”

He also reiterated Kuwait’s keenness to support Iraq’s stability and prosperity, praising Baghdad’s pivotal role in the region and its quest to enhance long-lasting security.

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Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
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Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, have discussed ways to develop and expand relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth and prosperity.

During Friday’s meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the deep ties between the UAE and the European Union, as well as the ongoing commitment to strengthening these relations to support their shared goals and promote peace and development at both the regional and global levels.

The meeting also touched upon the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council-European Union summit scheduled for October in Brussels. The UAE President and Michel emphasized the significance of the summit in advancing relations, especially in economic and developmental areas, and setting the stage for further progress in the years ahead.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the European Council President also reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly developments in the Middle East. They underscored the importance of reaching an urgent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip to allow for adequate humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of its residents. They also stressed the need to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank and to push for a permanent and stable peace process based on the two-state solution.

Both sides emphasized the seriousness of escalating tensions in the region and the critical need for international efforts to contain and prevent the expansion of conflicts, which pose a threat to regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s support for all efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza and fostering stability and peace in the region. He also highlighted the UAE's commitment to cooperating with the European Union and other concerned parties to enhance the humanitarian response to the worsening situation in Gaza and support regional stability.

Charles Michel praised the UAE's position in support of Gulf-European cooperation and its influential humanitarian role in Gaza. He also commended the UAE’s contributions to peace and stability in the Middle East.