KUWAIT: The dire situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to bring upon a ceasefire and enabling the entry of humanitarian aid were highlighted during official state talks between His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday.
Supporting the Palestinian dream of establishing an independent state as well as Gaza reconstruction efforts were also on the table of discussions, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah said in a statement after the meeting.
The talks focused on the strong ties linking the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields, said the minister. Issues of mutual interest, Arab cooperation and unity, in addition to the latest regional and international developments were discussed by the two sides, he added.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal and President Al-Sisi chaired the official rounds of talks between the two countries, in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and senior state officials from both countries.
The meeting was highlighted by a positive atmosphere, which reflected the strong relations between the two countries, Minister Sheikh Mohammad affirmed. - KUNA