Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

A Kuwaiti flag-hoisting ceremony took place at Bayan Palace on Wednesday under the patronage, and in presence, of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait's Supreme Judicial Council, the head of the Court of Cassation Adel Bouresli and senior state officials, attended the event. The motorcade of His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue, given a 21-gun salute and warm welcome by the personnel of the Army, Police and National Guard. His Highness the Amir then hoisted the flag and the National Anthem was played.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an official delegation accompanying him arrived in Kuwait Tuesday after a state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Highness the Amir was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Duaij Khalifa Al-Malek Al-Sabah, Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Saud Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Ahmad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Sheikh Dr. Ali Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah, Sheikh Fahad Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah and senior Amiri Diwan officials.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud held a banquet in honor of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited Tuesday Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud at Arqa Palace, with the attendance of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Saudi King Salman welcomed His Highness the Amir and his accompanying delegation. During the visit, the deeply rooted ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were touched on.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Tuesday to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, thanking him for the warm hospitality during his visit to the Kingdom. In his cable, His Highness the Amir added that such welcome reflected the historical relations and kinship that bind the two countries. His Highness the Amir noted as his first foreign visit to the Kingdom since assuming office, he praise the high position held by the kingdom and its pivotal and important role at the regional and international arenas, stressing keenness to consolidate the relations further that bring together the two brotherly countries and peoples. His Highness the Amir also expressed his deep thanks and gratitude for granting him King Abdulaziz Order, stressing on this occasion his great pride in this generous fraternal gesture. His Highness the Amir finally expressed best wishes for the Kingdom, its progress and prosperity under Prince Mohammad's wise leadership.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an official delegation accompanying him departed Saudi Arabia after a state visit on Tuesday. His Highness the Amir was seen off by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud and several senior state officials.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, heading the Kuwaiti side, engaged in official talks at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, Prime Minister and head of the Saudi side. The session handled a myriad of issues, including the deeply rooted ties between the two nations, modes of developing already existing partnership and furthering cooperation to support efforts of Gulf Cooperation Council member countries. The two also discussed issues of common interest, countering regional and international challenges as well as exchanged perspectives on developments and efforts made in that regard.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an official delegation accompanying him arrived in Saudi Arabia on a state visit on Tuesday. His Highness the Amir was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud. His Highness was also received by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor of the Riyadh Region, Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahad Al-Saud, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, Head of the Mission of Honor, and the Ambassador of the Saudi King to the State of Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud, the Ambassador of Kuwait to the Kingdom, Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of the Riyadh Region. His Highness the Amir is accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Duaij Khalifa Al-Malek Al-Sabah, Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Saud Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Ahmad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Sheikh Dr. Ali Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah, Sheikh Fahad Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah and senior Amiri Diwan officials.