(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's governors welcomed Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz's impending visit to the country, amid volatile regional conditions.
In separate statements, they hailed the Saudi King's historic visit as a testament to the deep-rooted ties shared by both nations, noting that the visit will be instrumental in further bolstering these ties.
"The Saudi King's visit is historic and unprecedented," Governor of Farwaniya Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah said, adding that the visit will provide both countries with the opportunity to exchange vantage points on issues of mutual concern.
Moreover, Governor of Al-Ahmadi Sheikh Fawaz Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah underscored the amicable ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and how both nations' fates have always been intertwined. "Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have shared unforgettable moments", he said, adding they helped solidify bilateral ties.
Meanwhile, Governor of Hawally Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah described the Saudi King's visit as "historic", saying that Kuwaitis from all walks of life view this visit as an emblem of special ties between the two Gulf neighbors.
Similarly, Capital Governor Lt. General Thabet Al-Muhana noted that leaders of both nations are expected to discuss a series of pivotal issues, chief amongst them, the mounting threat of terrorism. He also foreboded that this "brotherly visit" will yield fruitful results that will serve the interests of the Gulf region.
The Saudi King's visit to Kuwait, his first since claiming the throne, is part of a regional tour that also took him to the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. (end) msa.nam
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