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UK keen on Kuwait's security -- Speaker Al-Ghanim

National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim with UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond
National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim with UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond

By Khaled Al-Daihani

LONDON, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- The UK is keen on and committed to the security agreements signed with the GCC countries, particularly Kuwait, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim said Friday.
In statements to KUNA and Kuwait television, Al-Ghanim said that his separate meetings with UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond and Secretary of State for Defense Michael Fallon reflected the UK's commitment towards Kuwait's security.
The meetings touched on the situation in Iraq, Syria, and the recently-signed Iranian nuclear deal, said the official, noting that the UK officials thanked Kuwait for hosting three donor conferences for the Syrian refugees.
Al-Ghanim lauded the Britain's contributions to the Syrians, commending the recent decision to host some 20,000 refugees till 2020.
On his meeting with Hammond, Al-Ghanim described the gathering as "very important" and "excellent".
He noted that the meeting discussed the situation in Yemen and Kuwait's role in the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthi militias there.
The meeting also focused on facilitating visa procedures for Kuwaitis visiting the UK, said Al-Ghanim, adding that the new visa system will go into effect next year. (end) kd.gta