Bangladesh PM, Kuwait's Chief of Staff hold talks

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Promoting bilateral cooperation, military in particular, featured high on the agenda of talks held between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and visiting Kuwait's Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen Mohammad Khaled Al-Khuder and an accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, both reiterated willingness to consolidate ties between the two countries, the Kuwaiti Defense Ministry's Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Relations said in a press statement.
The two sides today addressed major issues of common concern, it added.
Sheikh Hasina congratulated Al-Khuder and his delegation - who are on an official visit- on their safety after their helicopter encountered a problem while trying to land at Sylhet airport, east Bangladesh, due to heavy fog and had a friction with some trees there. (end) ays.abd.msa