DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2015 – In Kuwait, Defense Secretary Ash
Carter expressed U.S. appreciation for the strategic partnership between the
United States and Kuwait during his meetings with His Highness Amir Sabah
al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense
Sheikh Khalid al-Jarrah al-Sabah, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John
Kirby said in a statement issued today.
Appreciation for Strategic Partnership
Carter also expressed his thanks for Kuwait's willingness to
host U.S. and coalition forces in support of military operations against the
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Kirby said in the statement.
The leaders also discussed their shared commitment to
continue the two nations' close security cooperation during Carter’s leadership
of the defense department, Kirby said.
Afghanistan, Middle East Visit
The meetings come at the end of the defense secretary’s
first week in office, the admiral said, during which he made it a priority to
travel to Afghanistan and the Middle East.
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