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His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday addressed messages to the top Saudi leaders for hosting the Gulf-US Summit, an event that has affirmed the Kingdom's pivotal role at the regional and international levels.
In his message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal marked his departure from the Kingdom after participating in the summit by expressing heartfelt sentiments of gratitude to the Monarch for the warm hospitality that depicted the cordial and brotherly relations, the historic and deep-rooted bonds between "our two countries and brotherly peoples." The holding of the Gulf-US Summit, complementary to the previous same-level summits, with attendance of the US President Donald Trump, has empowered the Kingdom's pivotal role at the regional and international levels, His Highness the Amir wrote to King Salman.
Moreover, this summit depicts Riyadh's keenness on strengthening the US-Gulf consensus in the shadow of global developments that compel "us to double efforts and unify the efforts and visions regarding all matters that reinforce security and stability in the region and the world," His Highness Sheikh Meshal said in his address to the Saudi Monarch.
He also lauded Riyadh for the broad preparations for the summit hoping that its outcome and recommendations would contribute to pushing forward the mutual cooperation. In conclusion, he wished the King everlasting wellbeing to lead the Kingdom toward more promotion and prosperity.
In a separate message to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, His Highness the Amir re-affirmed what he stated to the King -- upon conclusion of his visit to the Kingdom following the fifth edition of the GCC-US Summit.

"While we view the economy as the basis for our partnership (with the US), we aspire to launch joint initiatives in investments in smart infrastructure, supporting innovation and business leadership, enhancing fair free trade and providing incentives for medium and small businesses," His Highness the Amir said.
His Highness Sheikh Meshal praised the existing US-GCC cooperation, particularly with the State of Kuwait, in investments, expressed aspiration to increase the enterprises "with it (the US) as a strategic ally." His Highness Sheikh Meshal has affirmed that the summit is held amid critical international circumstances, with mounting crises, strife and non-conventional cross-border challenges, noting that the GCC states have jointly supported the region's stability and security and rejected any breach of their territories, maritime regions and resources.
"On this basis," he added, the State of Kuwait affirms commitment to act within the GCC for attaining the joint GCC-US objectives through understandings aimed at meeting the peoples' hopes and the aspirations.
At the humanitarian and development levels, His Highness the Amir affirmed the solid adherence to bolstering relief and humanitarian action in regions witnessing conflicts and catastrophes, "and we call for coordinating the US-Gulf development aid" for effective and sustainable response to the stricken communities' needs." "We also propose establishing a Gulf-American forum for educational and cultural dialogue to back programs of scientific and joint research, empower the youth, enhance the values of tolerance, openness and civic understanding," he said.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to partake in the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh.
Receiving His Highness the Amir at the airport were Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud, Secretary General of the GCC Jassem Al-Budaiwi, head of the honorary delegation and Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Mayor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by an official delegation that included the Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, and senior officials.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country.
Senior state officials, including in Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah, attended the meeting.

His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday addressed messages to the top Saudi leaders for hosting the Gulf-US Summit, an event that has affirmed the Kingdom's pivotal role at the regional and international levels.
In his message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal marked his departure from the Kingdom after participating in the summit by expressing heartfelt sentiments of gratitude to the Monarch for the warm hospitality that depicted the cordial and brotherly relations, the historic and deep-rooted bonds between "our two countries and brotherly peoples." The holding of the Gulf-US Summit, complementary to the previous same-level summits, with attendance of the US President Donald Trump, has empowered the Kingdom's pivotal role at the regional and international levels, His Highness the Amir wrote to King Salman.
Moreover, this summit depicts Riyadh's keenness on strengthening the US-Gulf consensus in the shadow of global developments that compel "us to double efforts and unify the efforts and visions regarding all matters that reinforce security and stability in the region and the world," His Highness Sheikh Meshal said in his address to the Saudi Monarch.
He also lauded Riyadh for the broad preparations for the summit hoping that its outcome and recommendations would contribute to pushing forward the mutual cooperation. In conclusion, he wished the King everlasting wellbeing to lead the Kingdom toward more promotion and prosperity.
In a separate message to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, His Highness the Amir re-affirmed what he stated to the King -- upon conclusion of his visit to the Kingdom following the fifth edition of the GCC-US Summit.

The Gulf-the US summit kicked off, Wednesday, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with the participation of various leaders including His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The summit is attended by the leaders of the GCC countries, the host country -Saudi Arabia- is represented by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, and representing the Kingdom of Bahrain is King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, while the State of Qatar is represented by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The United Arab Emirates is represented by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and the Sultanate of Oman is represented by Deputy Prime Minister Asa'ad bin Tareq Al-Said.
US President Donald Trump is participating in the summit, and the Secretary General of the GCC, Jassem Al-Budaiwi.
The summit focuses on reviewing regional and international developments, coordinating joint efforts to enhance the security and stability of the region, sustainable development, and strengthening the strategic partnership between the GCC and the US.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to partake in the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh.
His Highness the Amir was seen off at the International Airport by His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by an official delegation that included the Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, and senior officials.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation will head to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to partake in the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh.