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TARIN KOT, Afghanistan: In this photograph taken on April 28, 2016, Afghan police commander Seddiqullah, 30, (left) sits alongside his subordinates as he speaks during an interview at a checkpoint in the capital of southern Uruzgan province. —AFP

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By Kuwait Times

June 19, 2016 | 07:41 p.m EDT

KUWAIT: Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya received on Wednesday the heads of diplomatic missions of several countries and international organizations in Kuwait on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The minister conveyed to his guests the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

He expressed his appreciation for the deep-rooted relations between the State of Kuwait and the friendly countries and international organizations. Al-Yahya also expressed his best wishes for his guests and their countries, as well as the Arab and Muslim nations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and senior officials of the Foreign Ministry. — KUNA

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