Emir of Kuwait, Lebanese president discuss historic opportunity to shape future

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun on Monday in Kuwait. (KUNA)
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Updated 12 May 2025
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Emir of Kuwait, Lebanese president discuss historic opportunity to shape future

  • The meeting at Bayan Palace in Kuwait addressed the recent developments in Lebanon
  • Officials highlighted that Lebanon has a historic opportunity to shape its future

LONDON: Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun on Monday morning to discuss ways to enhance collaboration between their countries in various sectors.

The meeting at Bayan Palace in Kuwait addressed the recent developments in Lebanon. Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and senior officials from both countries attended the meeting.

Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah stated that the discussions centered on strengthening ties and exploring ways to develop them across all possible areas.

Officials highlighted that Lebanon has a historic opportunity to shape its future, overcome past challenges, and initiate reconstruction and development to fulfil the aspirations of the Lebanese people for security and stability, the Kuwait News Agency reported.

Sheikh Mohammad noted that the session also addressed key issues of mutual interest, methods to enhance unified Arab action, and recent regional and international developments.


Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

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Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

WASHINGTON: Boeing was given an $8.6 ​billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said ‌on ‌Monday, ‌after ⁠US ​President ‌Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
“This contract ⁠provides for ‌the ‍design, ‍integration, instrumentation, test, ‍production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft ​for the Israeli Air Force ⁠with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft,” the Pentagon said.