Zarif Seeks Holding Regional Dialogue During Kuwait Visit

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (Arabic Website)

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Kuwait on Sunday and met with Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The top Iranian diplomat also met with Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah. The two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments. The talks were attended by a group of high-profile Kuwaiti officials.

Attending officials included Kuwait Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah, Assistant Foreign Minister for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ambassador Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah.

Foreign Minister Assistant for the Office of Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Ayham Al-Omar and Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Counselor Abdul Razzaq Al-Khalifa were also present.

Zarif, for his part, tweeted about delivering Iran’s proposition for holding a regional dialogue and inking a non-aggression agreement with Gulf States.

He also spoke of the importance of such a deal for the elimination of foreign interference in the region.

The Iranian minister's visit to Kuwait comes days after his visit to Qatar.