KUWAIT CITY, April 15: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his accompanying delegation departed Kuwait after a state visit. The Egyptian president was seen off by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. His Excellency was seen off by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Abdullah Al-Muasherji and senior state officials. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi chaired on Tuesday the official rounds of talks between the two countries. This came 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.

In a statement, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah said that the talks focused on the strong ties linking the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields. Issues of mutual interest, Arab cooperation and unity, in addition to the latest regional and international developments were discussed by the two sides, said the minister, adding that the dire situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to bring about a ceasefire and enable the entry of humanitarian aid were also focused upon. He stressed that supporting the Palestinian dream of establishing an independent state as well as efforts of reconstruction in Gaza was also on the table of discussions. The meeting was highlighted by a positive atmosphere, which reflected the strong relations between the two countries, he affirmed. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held on Tuesday at Bayan Palace luncheon in honour of visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi and the accompanying delegation.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at his residence in Bayan Palace, Tuesday, Kuwait’s Crown Prince His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah at his residence in Bayan Palace. Head of Honorary Delegation, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah attended the meeting. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi received at his residence in Bayan Palace, Tuesday, Kuwait’s Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah. Head of Honorary Delegation, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah attended the meeting. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced, Tuesday, in conjunction with the departure of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, several main roads would be temporarily closed starting at 2:00 pm for security procedures. According to the statement by the General Department of Security Relations and Media, the closure from King Fahad Road to the Sixth Ring Road, continuing to its intersection with King Faisal Road in both directions, led to the Amiri Airport. The General Traffic Department urged road users to cooperate with security personnel, follow traffic instructions, and use alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow during the temporary closure. (KUNA)