KUWAIT, June 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya said on Monday evening that the State of Kuwait absolutely stands side by side with Qatar, its leadership, government and people in face of any threats to its security and stability.
In a statement to KUNA, the minister said he had contacted Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman to convey Kuwait's official and popular support for everything that would safeguard Qatar's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
He added that the State of Kuwait, at the behest of the political leadership, puts all its potential and resources at the disposal of Qatar out of belief in the "same destiny and coherence of the Gulf house", and commitment to ensuring the region's stability and safeguarding its assets.
The Kuwaiti minister underlined that Qatar's security is an integral part of Kuwait's security, stressing that such times require a further consolidation of bonds of cooperation and solidarity in face of common challenges. (end) nma.mt