- Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was received by Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince during his visit to the Kingdom
- Emir was awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz during visit
Arab News
RIYADH: Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrived in Riyadh on a state visit to the Kingdom on Tuesday.
He was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and an official reception ceremony was held at the Saudi Royal Court in the capital.
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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a message on social media platform X welcoming the emir to the Kingdom, referring to it as his “second home.”
Later, the emir was received by King Salman at the Erqa Royal Palace and the two leaders reviewed the close relations between their countries. The emir was also awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz.
The Kingdom’s crown prince also held a discussion session with the emir during which bilateral relations were reviewed, and opportunities to develop them in various fields were discussed. Views on the latest regional and international developments were also exchanged.
Sheikh Meshal became emir in December after the death of his predecessor Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bid the emir farewell as he left Riyadh on Tuesday evening.
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— Arab News (@arabnews) January 30, 2024