KUWAIT: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in Kuwait Monday on a state visit. HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received the Egyptian President and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Airport.

Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Al-Maousherji and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya were also present.

Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah is heading the mission of honor accompanying the distinguished guest. Upon arrival, the national anthems of both countries were played, as HH the Amir greeted the Egyptian delegation.

As the official motorcade departed Amiri Airport, children lined both sides of the road, waving the flags of both nations and chanting welcoming phrases in honor of the president. Upon the motorcade’s arrival at Bayan Palace, a 21-gun salute was fired to mark the occasion. A group of horsemen and several traditional folk troupes were also present, performing cultural displays as a warm welcome for Sisi. — KUNA