Kuwait - Arab Today
"Dialogue with Iran must be based on non-interference in domestic affairs of the regional States," said Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah.
" The basis for dialogue with Iran is non-interference in the local affairs of the region's countries, he was quoted by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Kuwait has always stressed on halting such interference because it affects dialogue as well as the region's security and stability, he said, noting that the Kuwaiti authorities "have been dealing and following up with profound interest" contents of a message given to the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shaikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah from the Iranian authorities
Shakh Sabah Al-Khaled had received a message addressed to HH the Amir from the Iranian president -- contents of which have not been officially declared. It was conveyed by the Iranian envoy in the country.
"We hope to see halt of any form of interference in the affairs of the States of the region," he reiterated. Asked about reported deployment of some 1,000 U.S. troops in Kuwait as part of the war against "Daesh"
" Al-Jarallah said that efforts by the United States and other coalition States are ongoing and will not stop in facing these organizations." Asked to react to remarks by the new Iraqi envoy in the country on Kuwait's stance concerning Mina Abdullah, he said "the dossier dealing with the port is open on regulating navigation." Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials have been holding continuing meetings regarding the issue of the port on the basis of the 2012 agreement," he said.
The two neighbouring countries inked an agreement for regulating maritime navigation via Mina Abdullah in 2012, stipulating formation of a commission to organize the navigation, ensure safety of the waterway and conserve the environment, KUNA reported.
Source: BNA