Kuwait's Foreign Minister and China's Vice President Discuss Bilateral Relations and Development of Strategic Partnership

Kuwait City, August 24 (KUNA) -- The Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Han Zheng, received Foreign Minister Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah today, Monday, on the occasion of his official visit to the Chinese capital, Beijing.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Sheikh Jaraah Al-Jaber conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect and guard him, to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, along with their best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the Chinese government and people.

The statement noted that the meeting reviewed the long-standing historical bilateral relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples, and discussed ways to develop, enhance, and strengthen the existing strategic partnership across various fields in a manner that serves the common interests of both nations. The latest regional and international developments were also discussed, with an exchange of views on issues of mutual concern. (End) A.A.