Kuwait FM meets senior US Senator

Kuwait Foreign Minister receives US Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) , Mon, Nov 28, 2022

KUWAIT, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday visiting US Senate delegation led by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Bob Menendez.

During the meeting, Menendez reaffirmed the commitment of the US government and Congress to the safety and security of Kuwait and the Gulf region.

He thanked the government and people of Kuwait for hosting the fourth biggest contingent of US troops overseas.

The talks dealt with the latest decision of the OPEC+ alliance to reduce oil output.

Sheikh Salem reaffirmed that the decision was based on technical study of the global oil market away from any political considerations.

He renewed Kuwait's commitment to contributing to all efforts aiming to maintain the stability of oil supplies and the equilibrium of the market.

Both sides reviewed the firm historical relationship between the State of Kuwait and the US, voicing desire to further strengthen their friendship and serve the interests of both countries.