Kuwait reaffirms full solidarity with Lebanon following Bierut Port blast

KUWAIT, Aug 4 (KUNA) -- State of Kuwait reaffirms complete solidarity with Lebanon following a massive explosion in Beirut Port on Tuesday, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The State of Kuwait is following with great sorrow and pain the huge explosion that took place today's afternoon in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, killing and injuring tens of people and causing severe material damage," the ministry added.
Kuwait, it affirmed, fully supported Lebanon in the face of this "painful incident" in order to "overcome its ramifications." Kuwait, it added, stood by the "Lebanese brothers to preserve their security and stability." (end) bs