log has helped produce the highest level of cooperation between our two countries since american coalition allies liberated kuwait now almost three decades ago today marks another step forward in our strong bilateral relationship on security and i'll repeat what i said during my recent speech in cairo and at the war stop ministerial last month the united states is seeking vigorous new efforts from all countries in the region to address the security challenges of our time. these challenges include defeating terrorist groups like isis and al-qaeda for sure kuwait is a strong partner towards that goal and the agreements we are signing today are firm kuwait's commitment. we're pleased to that our cooperation to enhance cyber security is growing and will remain a main feature of our coordination in the years to come i'd also like to take this opportunity to ritter it today the u.s. is commitment to kuwait security strong partnerships and alliances are key to overcoming challenges as i just spoke about and the united states truly appreciates

the extraordinary efforts his highness the emir has made to facilitate a resolution to the gulf dispute we we all we all need a united g.c.c. if the middle east is to come to full fruition in january we held meetings in must get on the economic and energy pillars of the alliance and just last month we met in washington discussed the political and security pillars of that alliance we appreciate very much the very constructive participation of the kuwaiti delegation during each of those discussions and we're counting on more to come. i'm also confident that our cooperation to help kuwait meet its development goals under its new kuwait vision twenty thirty five plan we're excited to agree to an m o u that will promote innovation entrepreneurship and small business development in kuwait. america will always support a greater role for the private sector because nothing great jobs like free

enterprise. our joint efforts can buttress his highness the emir is message to the c.e.o.'s of fifteen major u.s. corporations last september in washington we're also very pleased that will soon be the first ever u.s. court business council hosted by our chamber of commerce in washington and finally the ties created by five generations of kuwaiti studying in that he states are among our strongest languages we welcome kuwaiti students i had a chance to meet with a number of them who recently studied in united states and we continue to welcome to our universities we know they gain knowledge and skills to contribute to coates development and improve the relationship between our two countries as well today our governments will sign a statement of intent on cultural cooperation this will promote those connections between americans and coase and facilitate partnerships between cultural institutions in the it states and in kuwait mr deputy prime minister it was my

honor to discuss the future of this grace relationship and pressing regional issues with his highness the emir earlier today we appreciate his vision and his wisdom. i look forward to our conversations in this dialogue and i walk in the next year a new generation of cooperation and friendship between our two countries thank you thank. so we have been listening there to the u.s. secretary of state mike pompei oh he's on a visit to the kuwaiti capital kuwait city he is attending the u.s. kuwait a strategic dialogue and we heard from him about the u.s. coates' relationship as well as from the kuwaiti foreign minister shakes. so bahrain our correspondent has been listening in to what was said and he's joining

us live from kuwait city i want to pick up on one of the things that pompei o said towards the end of his address jamal which was that he appreciated the efforts in trying to end the gulf crisis saying we all need a united g.c.c. . indeed i mean this is probably the most important or most challenging part of the secretary of state's trip which is to try and find some sort of hope or some sort of way to century creates a breakthrough in finding a resolution through this g.c.c. crisis which has gone on for the best part of two years now in june two years since the blockade on qatar was imposed by saudi arabia the united arab emirates plane and as you mentioned obviously this trip is part of this third strategic dialogue that is between the united states and kuwait the u.s. has similar strategic dialogue going on with qatar with other countries in the

g.c.c. and the fact that those countries aren't seeing eye to eye to say the least or opposing sides of the fact that there is a blockade being imposed on qatar and that there is these essentially collective punishment measures that have been taken by those three countries that really is stifling any sort of plans or policies the u.s. wants to implement in the region and whilst it may have seemed like a good idea for the trumpet ministration to gone as trump himself said he did the saudis and their morality is true essentially in force that blockade on the part that it has since transpired that that was not only detrimental to us his interests in the region but more so to the interests of the people here in the stability of the g.c.c. and therefore payal is trying to find a way through kuwait's and it has been the me who has been at the forefront of trying to find a resolution to this crisis a way to try and maybe find some sort of maybe confidence building exercises to

bring about the two sides which so far all those efforts have proven futile because namely the saudis and the moralities have rejected any offers by the kuwaitis to find a solution to this crisis. jamal thank you very much for that for now that is jamal as shall joining us live from kuwait city thank you. the first funerals for the victims of new zealand's mosque attacks have taken place a father and son who fled the war in syria buried in christ church where fifty people were shot dead two mosques during friday prayers thirty bodies have now been released to their families and police hope to return more by the end of wednesday when haye has more from christ church it was a day of sadness in christchurch but also some relief for some family members of victims who were killed in the attacks on friday because the process of having funerals burials was finally able to get underway because we know that some of the

family members have expressed frustration that the process of releasing bodies from the hospital to them has been a little bit too slow for their liking so on wednesday we saw six funerals take place the first of which was a father and son it was. and his teenage son. who were both killed at the el normark mosque in the central part of christchurch they were syrian refugees they only came to new zealand just last year brother was also shot at the mosque he was injured but still able to attend the ceremony on wednesday we also saw the new zealand prime minister just in christchurch for the second time on wednesday since the attacks took place she held a media conference and confirmed that on friday which will be a very poignant sad emotional day that remark one week since the attack took place and there will be friday prayers of course it's hoped inside the two mosques where

the attacks took place the prime minister says that the call to prayer will be broadcast live right around new zealand on television and radio and there will also be a period of two minute silence. now a diplomatic rift has opened between astray and turkey after president of the one lent the christchurch shootings to a stray he has involvement in turkey during the first world war at the un accused a stranger and new zealand of having an anti muslim agenda when their troops took part in the campaign more than one hundred years ago promised to scott morrison has summoned turkey's ambassador but a campaign rally for local elections later this month at the one reminded of strayer and new zealand that turkish soldiers defeated their troops at gallipoli. your grandfather's came here and saw that we were here and then some turned back on foot some in a casket if you come with the same intentions you are always welcome have no doubt

we will send you back like your grandfather's well scott morrison said to him a revered travel advice to a stray begins to warn them against travelling to turkey and he rejected comments he said implied historic islamophobia or died for in these comments very hopeful i don't find them very accurate or truthful as we'll because the actions of this trial in the new zealand government has been consistent with how values of welcome and supporting people from all around the world we are the most successful margaret countries and in particular on the planet today we are an example to the rest of the world about how we can all live together in place of harmony and i think australia and new zealand has a lot to offer the rest of the world and and perhaps they should be looking more closely at the example that we've set a corresponding drop mcbride has been following the response to everyone's comments in sydney. this is quickly developed into a serious diplomatic spat between australia and turkey with the australian prime

minister scott morrison describing earlier one's comments as reckless and highly offensive it stems from apparent attempts by earlier one to make political capital out of the shootings in christ church by showing clips of the video of the attack and some of his campaign rallies and also going further by claiming that the australian suspect did shoot or in that case had made threats against people in turkey going further than that by saying that if any australians came to turkey with murderous intent then they would in his words go home in coffins like their grandfathers from literally now this is a reference to the literally campaign of the first world war when thousands of australian and new zealand soldiers died in the battles against turkish troops it is something that is very close to the hearts of all australians and any attempt to misuse or disrespect the memory of these soldiers is regarded here as being

highly offensive morrison has called in the turkish ambassador for a dressing down on wednesday and for an explanation of these comments afterwards he said he did not receive a satisfactory explanation and he's still demanding that the one with draw his comments saying that if he doesn't then australia is likely to take action and that all options are open. and so then course he has more from istanbul. all march thirty first turkey is heading to the ports for local elections and to the ruling party which is headed by president done this local election is also seen as an event that will determine the future of the ruling party mainly in big cities like stumble unclear and is fair to the ruling party and not only to them to many political parties if you lose in big cities and turkey it means that you risk your you risk your future in the national elections that is going to come up and that's

why the opposition parties and the political analysts have been criticizing the ruling party and president add on for using this wildly offensive language against the people whom they see as others and also against some international actors like it happened in this latest incidence and new zealand prisons are drawn is not expected to take his words back and that is that he said to the australians and new zealanders until the election campaign is over but of course time will show whether he will be apologizing to his counterparts and to his international partners for for the words that he have he has used but turkey witnessed this international tensions in previous elections as well this is mainly seen as an effort to gain the nationalist wards in turkey. which taking him back to kuwait now

where the u.s. secretary of state has arrived for his first stop on the middle east for which is attending the u.s. quite strategic dialogue let's listen in to the kuwaiti foreign minister. great to be with you for always will remain. with the memories of kuwait and the kuwaitis we are honored to have mr bumpy today barge of the third edition of the sort of egypt that at average we have a very extensive. persian. more than seventy experts professionals and consultant including the areas of defense security civil aviation education and culture i hear i'd like to point out that you and the world grueling form and this is an event in order to follow august. with. the look at some.

have been working for more than one year we have held a joint meeting today where we discussed the latest global regional and mutually interested. and with respect to the gulf crisis we commend the efforts exerted by the united states to words. this crisis is supporting the mediator efforts led by his royal highness the emir of kuwait i think god save him and also the yemeni crisis was present in our discussions we share the same view that there is. a solution based on the three references the gulf initiative with its. security mechanics the outcomes of the national dialogue and the international solution including a resolution about twenty eight sixty. should be the basis we have also discussed

the syrian crisis and the plight of the syrian people and the necessity to restore peace stability and security to syria. within the. context and all of that the stuff they thought scumbag ted is a man pushed forward was in the peace process in the middle east we also stressed then he says that it took continue to pressure the security council on these issues once again i welcomed the secretary of state to start pumping and it is my pleasure to hand over the floor to him. thank you thank you mr deputy prime minister is great to be with you today i am truly honored to be here in kuwait on my first trip as secretary of state present trump was proud to host his highness the emir in september of last year and the president sent his greetings i want to repeat what i said

a bit earlier too in november my country lost a true champion. of kuwait's liberation president george h.w. bush president bush's leadership in defense of your country reflected america's long term legacy as a force for good in this region we were deeply touched by the outpouring of tributes that came from so many kuwaiti leaders and citizens thank you for your sympathies on america's loss. we used today's dialogue the third of its kind to make further progress on a range of issues from defense to counterterrorism security to enhance been trade investment between our two countries to education culture and science and to the protection of our citizens and our borders our defense relationship is particular of particular importance as kuwait has thousands of u.s. troops and is a powerful partner in combating isis al qaeda and other terrorist groups. and we

are substantially intensifying our collaboration to present cyber to prevent cyber threats threats not only to our security but to the prosperity of our people as well. in the face of these dangers and others the united states remains committed to kuwait to security to. at the same time i want to praise kuwait for taking significant an issue on its own to solve some of the reasons most challenging issues including those in yemen in syria in iran and in iraq we coordinate closely with kuwait as called members of the u.n. security council on a range of issues all across the spectrum for international peace and security the united states greatly appreciate his highness the emir is leadership on humanitarian issues in the region particularly and say in syria and in yemen. kuwait is showing the kind of leadership president trump asked our partners in the region and as i made clear earlier this year in cairo and then again in warsaw the

united states will be an unwavering friend to any nation who is resolved to meet regional challenges head on the united states appreciate to the extraordinary efforts of his highness the emir to facilitate a resolution of the gulf dispute and in a separate note as part of our commitment to help build partnerships in the region we're encouraging the governor rock to continue to enhance its relationships with kuwait we also use our strategic dialogue to work to increase trade investment we signed an agreement today that will promote entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises here in kuwait this compact will send a positive signal to potential investors in kuwait and enhance your country's private sector development as well. and finally we had the chance to have a discussion on the long history of cooperation between the united states in kuwait in the field of education we now to partner state programs that will strengthen teaching of english in kuwait and a group of people to people exchanges between our two countries the very impressive

group of former students that i met earlier today attest to the value of these programs i want to close by saying thank you again to my kuwaiti counterparts for their hospitality their continued commitment to our deep rooted relationship together we're making this region in the world more secure and delivering tangible benefits to the bill of kuwait and of the united states thank you. thank. you. yes of course. he's. thank you mr minister for coming us i'm edward long from the new york times i've

one question for each of the leaders here mr minister. i know that one of the big issues between the united states and the go states is the united states is. desired to have the gulf states supportive of the upcoming peace plan that they will unveil on israel's side like to ask what is your take on the status of jerusalem right now and on the united states' position on that and what would you like to see in the upcoming peace plan on israel mr secretary i'd like to ask what does the united states policy in position on the west bank in the golan heights is are these territories occupied by israel or are they not occupied by israel thank you. jurors. sure i'll go first to answer of course there's been no change in u.s. policy with respect to the question that you asked.

i do we did not a big the benefit of or you would consider. well into the has been long awaited fold. and we believe that our friends in the united states of america have got. to continue with the peace process and to lay down at peace and that will take into account the situation and the region. you have you and the parties to this period this particular issue has been the subject of extensive discussion with my friend mr frum pair and we have only the confidence that. their friendly relations the united states of america has with many states in the region will no doubt.

lead to an acceptable and agreeable to all the parties whereby a long watched for a political diplomatic solution is possible. so i want to show you my. kuwait. papers you thank you for allowing us the opportunity to raise questions my first question to the secretary of state. every year we face new reports handed down by your department and your recent report gave rise to a certain critical criticism. of the basis on which these reports are prepared. the second one to the kuwaiti missile are there any new developments on

the gulf crisis. let me make proceed. so let me try and answer the second question first and i'll come back to the first one so we spoke a great deal today about the rift between the gulf countries we are all working to find a solution it's not in the best interest of the region it's not in the best interests of the world we need the gulf countries all working together on the complex set of challenges that face each of them as i as i think i i think i've said repeatedly united states is a force for good in the region we are working to help those countries find a set of common ground we all have the same set of threats the threats from al qaida and from isis threat from islamic republic of iran and we all are working diligently to find a path forward so that the rift between those countries can be resolved us to us to

question about the reports i'm not sure precisely which report you're referring to . me if it's the human rights report that was issued this past week or the week before each year the state department prepares a report. it is designed to be a factual report that identifies places where we have concerns about human rights we do that broadly we do that for our friends for our adversaries is an attempt for us to document those things that we have observed where we hope countries can continue to do better we i know we have comments about many countries in this region in each case we work alongside especially countries like kuwait to help find pass forward to reduce that risk. another twenty when the. crisis hit command the efforts by the united states of america.

to reaching a solution. and supporting the effort exerted by the highness the emir of kuwait whereby his diverse are crowned with success we believe. that we have no nativity but to continue with the evers thank you for being here. so have been we have been watching and listening to a press conference from u.s. secretary of state mike pompei or who is in the kuwaiti capital in kuwait city for the third us quite strategic dialogue and he was speaking with kuwaiti foreign minister shaikh sabah khalid and both reiterated that there needs to be an end to the gulf crisis which has seen a blockade of cutter by four of its neighbors for almost two years now. if we want to all the news the number of people killed one cycle and it i had was

a has doubled and it's expected to rise further president felipe a new city confirmed that more than two hundred people have died and close to three hundred fifty thousand more are at risk the u.n. says cyclonic could be one of the worst weather disasters to hit the southern hemisphere the destruction has made it hard for rescue crews and aid groups to reach victims in remote areas the storm has also left a trail of destruction in zimbabwe and malawi where the city of beta and mozambique is one of the hardest hit places ninety percent of us and for structure has been destroyed farming the military and beta she met with victims struggling to cope with the storm's impact. or ties to foot sea survivors of cycling. airport one helicopter load at a time they come from boozy one of the hardest hit areas in so far province infants a mother and daughter this is the first dry land they've seen in days. another

chopper lands filled with young children but hundreds of thousands more remain in desperate need. the united nations says cyclery die could be the worst weather related disaster known to hit the southern hemisphere one point seven million people lay in its path in mozambique alone just was rescued three days after the cyclon struck he was found clinging to a tree almost entirely submerged in water now just sayas navigates the same water that nearly drowned him to rebuild what little is left of his flooded home now mine is known. that is no more reason to go back all of our houses have been destroyed risky workers say they've moved as many people as possible in dando district but there are many more they say the situation was made worse because people refused to leave their homes ahead of the storm this is probably a river its banks per soon after the psycho hit some of the people who've lost

their homes have come to this school to find a place to stay they may have found shelter and some water has been delivered but there's very little in the way of. a few hundred people are living at the school several families a crammed into one classroom there you fall through again i have been here since the cyclon hit by days ago all the roofs are blown away when i look for help my neighbor but his house was also destroyed with the devastation is worse in rural areas at this point too far away and flooded to be reached by road we are now at the point on taking people that are there for water up their heads and and taking them by helicopter a boat to places where they are stranded up to their ankles we are in the lifesaving phase where we're not even at the point where we can do medical assessments because they've been out there for many days drinking staying waters with bodies and animals and so the health is going to be our second most important thing relief efforts have been hampered by poor communications phone and power

lines no match against the cyclons power the water has to recede for life to return to anything like now. but for now the rain continues. to beat. us back to syria and democratic forces who have taken control of an area surrounding that is the last remaining pocket of territory controlled by isis and syria forces made up of mostly kurdish troops that it was significant progress but they fell short of declaring victory over i so fashion's the operation to seize control of started at the beginning of the small. israeli forces have shot dead a palestinian man suspected of being involved in an attack in the occupied west bank on sunday the nineteen year old was killed in ramallah where he was hiding israel says he was shot after he allegedly opened fire at the security forces who came to arrest him the israeli army accuse the palestinian man of fatally stabbing a soldier and then using his gun to shoot and kill a rabbi kazakhstan has

a new president talk a of his being sworn in to replace. by a of the resigned on tuesday after nearly thirty years in power talk for the rest of the term which ends in april next year by israel has been described by rights groups as an authoritarian noting the president of government critics. though again on there's a problem in doha the headlines out of al-jazeera u.s. secretary of state my pompei o has spoken about the importance of a united gulf region he made the comments in kuwait on the first stop of his middle east tour also thanked kuwait for its role in trying to find a solution to the blockade of cut there by saudi arabia the u.a.e. egypt and bahrain. united states truly appreciates the extraordinary efforts is how

this is made to facilitate a resolution. we we all need the g.c.c. of the middle east region alliances to come to full fruition in january we held meetings that must get on the economic and energy pillars of the alliance just last month we met in washington discussed the political and security pillars of that alliance we appreciate very much the very constructive participation of the kuwaiti delegation during each of those discussions and we're counting on more to come the first funerals for the victims of new zealand's mosque attacks have taken place a father and son who fled the war in syria were buried in christchurch where fifty people were shot dead at two mosques during friday prayers and now a diplomatic rift has opened between australia and turkey after president rajapaksa lent the questions shootings to a straight isn't well meant in turkey during the first world war and one accused

astray and new zealand of having an anti muslim agenda when their troops took part in the going to be campaign more than one hundred years ago promised to scott morrison has summoned to he's invested. now with just nine days left before the u.k. is set to leave the e.u. the british prime minister is expected to ask the e.u. president to postpone that departure to resume i will go to brussels on thursday hoping to agree on the terms of the delay british m.p.'s have already rejected him breaks a deal twice and a third vote was vetoed on monday unless the agreement includes fundamental changes to the number of people killed in a powerful cycle and in mozambique has risen above two hundred the un says it could be one of the worst weather disasters to hit the southern hemisphere and kazakhstan has a new president. has been sworn in to replace. by if he resigned on tuesday after nearly thirty years in power talk for the rest of the term which ends and april

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