'Blossoming' Iran-Kuwait ties

irandaily: Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Kuwait on the first leg of his regional tour and conferred with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad As-Sabah here late Monday.

The Kuwaiti premier conveyed the warm felicitations of Kuwaiti emir and high-ranking officials to Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, noting that the exchange of such friendly messages would lead to ever-closer and more brotherly ties between the two nations, IRNA reported.

Elaborating on the effects of good bilateral ties on their ties with regional countries, the Kuwaiti premier said, "Blossoming Iran-Kuwait ties would definitely have positive effects on regional peace and stability, particularly between Iran and the other Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) member-states."

Sheikh Sabah referred to President Ahmadinejad's constructive approach toward Iran's nuclear program in his UN General Assembly address and negotiations, expressing hope that Iran would rely on rationalism and strong diplomacy to pursue its nuclear activities.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran can be sure that Kuwait would remain on its side regarding its peaceful nuclear activities," he said. Read more