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Info Min. says Kuwait, US enjoy solid ties

Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah meets with the US's new Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman
Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah meets with the US's new Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman
KUWAIT, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's ties with the United States have always been cordial and close, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said on Monday.
Sheikh Salman made these remarks when he met with the US's new Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman, as the talks centered on strategies to boost bilateral cooperation, particularly, efforts to fight extremism.
Moreover, a statement by the Ministry of Information noted that the ministry and the US embassy are collaborating on a number of programs in the works.
"Kuwait possesses all the attributes of a modern and democratic nation," the US Ambassador said. He also commended recent headway made in the country's media sector, attributing it to the efforts of Sheikh Salman.
Elsewhere, Sheikh Salman also met with South Sudan's new Ambassador to Kuwait Barmina Rayak, where the two discussed bilateral ties in the youth, media and culture sectors. (end) nfa.nam