Obama stresses 'strong' Kuwait relations

US TALKS: Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Barack Obama at the White House. (Getty Images)

Talks between Kuwait’s Emir and the US President at the White House were “very fruitful,” Kuwait’s foreign minister confirmed on Monday.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Barack Obama met to discuss bilateral relations as well as the Middle East peace process.

Following the meeting, Obama said the two nations shared strong ties which the leaders were “looking to make even stronger”, according to KUNA news agency.

Obama added that Kuwait has been an "outstanding host for the United States armed forces during its operations in Iraq."

According to the agency the President stressed "not only our gratitude to Kuwait but also our ongoing commitment to Kuwait's security.”

Sheikh Sabah said: "I affirmed to President Obama that we are interested in bringing about peace for the Middle East.”

The Emir said it was in the interests of the region that a solution for the Arab Peace Initiative be found, but he stressed that Kuwait would only “implement this peace initiative when Israel implements and fulfills its obligations.”

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