Kuwait Discusses Receiving French Military Equipment

Kuwait Discusses Receiving French Military Equipment
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Kuwait Discusses Receiving French Military Equipment

Kuwait Discusses Receiving French Military Equipment

Kuwaiti officials discussed with France's Defense Minister Florence Barley on Tuesday the Kuwaiti military institution's need for French military equipment.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah received a cable from French President Emmanuel Macron, conveyed by Barley.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said that he discussed with the visiting minister the Kuwaiti military's need to be supplied with French arms and equipment.

He added that Kuwaiti officials are coordinating with their French counterparts regarding the matter.

Barley affirmed the French quest to develop joint military projects.

Kuwait’s national guards and French forces held the successful Pearl of West 2018 maneuvers, she said, noting that cooperation fields between the two friendly countries are diverse.

The Kuwaiti Defense Ministry revealed that topics of joint interest, mainly military issues, were discussed during the meeting.



MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Attacks on UAE Embassy in Damascus

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.

In a statement, the Muslim World League reiterated its firm rejection and condemnation of attacks and acts of sabotage against civilian and diplomatic facilities and their personnel, emphasizing that such acts constitute violations of international laws and agreements that guarantee their protection.


Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Prime Minister of Thailand on Re-Election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Prime Minister of Thailand on Re-Election

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election as Prime Minister of Thailand, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Crown Prince expressed his best wishes for continued success to the Thai prime minister and for further progress and prosperity to the friendly people of the Kingdom of Thailand.


Saudi FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian Counterparts to Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Sunday with his counterparts from Pakistan, Kuwait and Latvia to review the latest developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

In a phone call with Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the two ministers discussed ongoing developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation.

In a separate phone call with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Minister discussed the developments in the region and the joint efforts undertaken in this regard.

The Saudi minister also discussed the latest developments with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Baiba Braze.