Rouhani felicitates Kuwait’s new emir, hopes for ‘fraternal’ ties

President Hassan Rouhani has extended felicitations to Kuwait’s new emir, expressing hope for the boosting of ‘friendly’ and ‘fraternal’ ties between the two countries.

According to Press TV, in a congratulatory message to Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah on Sunday, Rouhani voiced confidence that thanks to the continuation of the new emir’s wise leadership, the two countries will see the expansion bilateral ties as well as the development of stability and security in the region.

“I sincerely congratulate you on the emirship of the friend and brother country of Kuwait,” the Iranian president said.

“I am confident that, as in the past, we will witness the growing expansion of friendly and fraternal relations between the two countries and the development of stability and security in the region, thanks to the continuation of the path and method of your leadership,” the Iranian president stated.

Rouhani also wished health and success for the new emir, and honor and well-being for the Muslim people of Kuwait.

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah has taken the reins of the tiny Persian Gulf state since the demise of his predecessor Sheikh Sabah.

Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif traveled to Kuwait City on an official visit directed by Rouhani and sat down with Kuwait’s new emir.

Asserting the Islamic Republic’s support for Kuwait, the top Iranian diplomat condoled with the Kuwaiti state and people on behalf of Tehran over the demise of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al Sabah, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 91.

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