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KUWAIT, July 26 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's oil and food investments in Western Australia were the focus of talks Kuwait's Ambassador Najib Abdulrahman Al-Bader discussed with the region's governor, Kerry Sanderson.
Following the meeting with Sanderson at the presidential palace, Al-Bader said that it was part of the efforts to promote bilateral ties in all fields, according to a press release by the Kuwaiti embassy, to KUNA.
He added that he had conveyed greetings of the Kuwaiti leadership to the Western Australian Governor.
During the meeting, Sanderson reiterated keenness on boosting ties with Kuwait, for mutual benefit.
The release said the two sides had addressed various issues of common concern, focusing on the Kuwaiti oil and food investments in the region.
Al-Bader noted that Kuwait is among Australia's top 20 trade partners.
The envoy stressed the importance of the Western Australian city of Perth for Kuwait, mainly for investments reasons.
The Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has various activities there.
In addition, the Livestock Shipping Services company is based in the city, Al-Bader said, noting that Kuwait tops the list of Middle Eastern importers of Australian sheep, according to Australian official data.
Moreover, there are 170 Kuwaitis studying engineering in Perth. (end)
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