Beirut: As part of his official visit to Kuwait, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar met with Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. During the meeting, they reviewed the close fraternal relations between Lebanon and Kuwait, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and their brotherly peoples across various fields.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Minister Hajjar affirmed "Lebanon's commitment to its deep Arab identity and its keenness to strengthen its relations with its Arab brethrens," praising "the concern and support that Kuwaiti officials continue to show for Lebanon and its people."

Accompanying Minister Hajjar at the meeting had been the Director General of Internal Security Forces Major General Raed Abdullah, Director General of General Security Major General Hassan Choucair, Acting Director General of Personal Status Rodaina Merheb, and Lebanon's Ambassador to Kuwait, Ghadi Khoury.

Minister Hajjar also met with Kuwait's Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, conveying to him the greetings of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his appreciation for the support and assistance provided by the State of Kuwait to Lebanon.

In turn, Sheikh Al-Sabah conveyed his greetings to Prime Minister Salam, wishing Lebanon continued progress and prosperity.

Minister Hajjar stressed "the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Lebanese and Kuwaiti governments and activating channels of coordination and communication across various fields, particularly in security affairs."