Saudi Crown Prince Paying First Official Visit To Kuwait - Government

DOHA (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 01st October, 2018) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left for neighboring Kuwait with his first official visit to discuss bilateral relations with Kuwaiti leadership, the Saudi government said,

"In accordance with the instructions of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and proceeding from a desire to strengthen fraternal ties with Kuwait, the crown prince traveled to Kuwait to discuss cooperation between the friendly countries and issues of mutual concern," the statement said.

According to media reports, the agenda of talks will include the discussion of joint efforts to stabilize the oil market as well as issues related to the diplomatic conflict between the Arab world and Qatar mediated by Kuwait.

The Saudi crown prince and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah may reportedly discuss the resumption of oil production at two jointly developed fields in the neutral zone, which have not been operational for more than three years. The resumption of oil production at these fields will increase the total oil production for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia by 500,000 barrels per day.

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the sides discussed efforts to maintain stability in the oil market and global economy growth.