Ruler of Kuwait confers with Cohen

The ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Sunday in Kuwait discussed with the US defense secretary William Cohen latest developments in the region and relations between the two countries.

Talks dealt with military developments and various issues of concern to the two countries and means of consolidating them.

In a pre-departure statement to Kuwait following a short visit, Cohen stressed the strong American- Kuwaiti relations. He renewed the Kuwaiti position in backing the state of Kuwait.

Earlier in the day, Cohen arrived in Kuwait in a short visit within the framework of his current tour on several countries of the region.