Kuwait diplomat says fresh talks with Bahrain multidimensional

KUWAIT, July 15 (KUNA) -- The first round of talks involving a joint Kuwaiti and Bahraini consular committee focused on a myriad of significant matters, said a Kuwaiti diplomat.
The talks, attended by a quartet of Kuwaiti government bodies including the foreign ministry, follow similar discussions between the Gulf neighbors in April, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Sami Al-Hamad told KUNA.
The talks reflect a common desire shared by both nations to protect their collective best interests, added the diplomat, who pointed out that bilateral cooperation has progressed smoothly.
He revealed that both sides addressed issues such as visa processing and efforts to cater to the needs of students, emphasizing Kuwait's historic and amicable relations with Manama. (end) nma.fh.nam