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His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key
KUWAIT, April 29 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Wednesday held a luncheon banquet in honor of visiting Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key and his accompanying delegation.
During the banquet, they had talks in a friendly manner that reflected close and distinguished relations between both friendly countries and ways of bolstering and cementing bilateral cooperation in various fields.
They also exchanged views on both sides' positions on main regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Premier Key arrived here earlier today, starting a two-day official visit at the invitation of His Highness the Prime Minister.
He was received at the airport by His Highness the Premier, and then was accorded a formal welcome. (end)
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