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In this Jan. 28, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump poses with a ring given to him by a group of veterans during a campaign event on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. For some Americans, the promise of political change and disruption has come too slowly, or failed altogether. On the eve of the first voting contest in the 2016 presidential election, these voters are pushing for bolder, more uncompromising action, with an intensity that has shaken both the Republican and Democratic establishment. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
In this Jan. 28, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump poses with a ring given to him by a group of veterans during a campaign event on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. For some Americans, the promise of political change and disruption has come too slowly, or failed altogether. On the eve of the first voting contest in the 2016 presidential election, these voters are pushing for bolder, more uncompromising action, with an intensity that has shaken both the Republican and Democratic establishment. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Bilateral issues and regional developments figure in discussions

RIYADH: Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, met with Iraqi President Abdul Jamal Latif Rashid on the sidelines of the joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Saturday. His Highness the Crown Prince also met with UAE’s Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday. His Highness the Crown Prince also received Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on the sidelines of the summit on Saturday.

During the reception, HH Sheikh Mishal conveyed His Highness the Amir’s greetings to the Iraqi president. They discussed firm fraternal relations between both countries and ways of promoting them for the common interest of both nations and their people, along with the latest regional and international developments.

HH the Crown Prince wished the Iraqi president good health and Iraq’s leadership and people further development and prosperity, with the Iraqi leader inviting HH Sheikh Mishal to visit Iraq.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Chief Jamal Mohammad Al-Thiab, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs in His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Mazen Issa Al-Issa, Kuwaiti Ambassador in Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Iraqi Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr Hazim Watan and the Iraqi Presidency’s Media Chief Abdulamir Hamoud were also present at the meeting.

During the meeting with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, HH the Crown Prince conveyed His Highness the Amir’s greetings to UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

RIYADH: His Highness the Crown Prince meets with UAE痴 Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday.
RIYADH: His Highness the Crown Prince meets with UAE痴 Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Saturday.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Chief Jamal Mohammad Al-Thiab, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs in His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Mazen Issa Al-Issa, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

UAE’s Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the President’s Diplomatic Advisor Dr Anwar bin Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al-Nahyan and UAE’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al-Nahyan were also present at the reception.

During the meeting with Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, HH the Crown Prince discussed firm bilateral relations and ways of promoting them on all levels, along with latest regional and international developments. The reception was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Director Jamal Al-Thiab and Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs in His Highness the Crown Prince’s Office Mazen Issa Al-Issa. — KUNA

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