Kuwait’s Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah held talks on Tuesday with UK Minister of State for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in military and defense fields.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Defense said the two sides discussed strengthening and developing cooperation in defense and military sectors in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two friendly countries. They also reviewed the longstanding historical relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

The statement added that discussions further covered a number of issues of mutual concern, alongside ways to support existing cooperation frameworks and expand coordination and joint efforts.

The talks were held following the Minister’s reception of the British delegation at Bayan Palace, in the presence of Chief of the General Staff of the Army Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraiaan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshaal Al-Sabah, Head of the Armament and Equipment Authority Brigadier General Khalifa Duaij Al-Sabah, UK Ambassador to Kuwait Qudsi Rashid, and several senior officers from both sides. (Sources & Photo © Kuwait Ministry of Defense/KUNA)