Kuwait Voices Optimism About Expanding Relations with Iran

Rasa - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah voiced optimism over the future of the relations between Iran and the Persian Gulf Arab states.

News ID: 428539

Date: 30 March 2017 - 21:38

RNA - "Kuwait is hopeful that on the basis of good neighborly ties constructive talks will be held with Iran to pave the way for restoration of regional peace and stability," Sheikh al-Sabah said.

The Kuwaiti emir pointed to the status quo of Iran-Kuwait relations, and said, "The main criterion for relations with Iran is maintaining stability on the basis of international law which follows non-interference in other countries' internal affairs and respect for their sovereignty."

In relevant remarks in January, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with visiting Kuwaiti foreign minister underlined that his country has always used its power to establish and reinvigorate security and stability in the region.

During the meeting in Tehran, President Rouhani said that Iran wants ties with the neighbors and Muslim countries based on the policies of mutual respect, good neighborliness and Islamic brotherhood.

He stressed that stability and security in the sensitive Middle-East region will be possible only in light of dialogue, friendship and cooperation among the regional countries, specially neighbors.

President Rouhani added that without the least doubt, progress and development of countries and regional nations will favor stability and security of all.

He referred to Iran's efforts and endeavors to help the regional nations and governments to fight against terrorism and said, "Terrorism is a major danger for the region and we can resist against it only in light of unity, integration and assistance of each other."

The Islamic Republic of Iran's power has always been at the service of defending the security and stability of the region and supporting the neighbors, the president said.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran supports and helps any move in line with expansion of stability and security in the region."

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