Kuwait supports Iran’s peaceful nuclear program

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah on Tuesday extended his country’s support for Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

“We believe that Iran’s activities on nuclear energy are peaceful and these activities are supported and endorsed by us,” Sheikh Sabah said in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

Mottaki, heading a delegation, arrived in Kuwait City for a short stop from Kuala Lumpur. Mottaki was in Malaysia to attend the 12th ministerial meeting of the D8 Group, which wound up Monday evening.

Sheikh Sabah further lauded the policies and measures adopted by Iran regarding regional and international developments, and added, “Stability in Iran means stability of the whole region. We consider stability in Iran as our own stability.”

He also announced his willingness to visit Iran in an appropriate time.

Mottaki, for his part, underlined Iran’s historical role in the stability of the region, and added, “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s policy and attitude is to help stability, tranquility, cooperation and regional cooperation.”

Also during the meeting, the two sides explored avenues for the development of mutual cooperation in different fields, specially with regard to regional and Muslim world issues.