The need to reinforce bilateral relations, particularly on trade and economic issues, was underlined on Thursday by President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias in a meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Presidential Mansion in Athens.

Mr Papoulias noted that every effort will be made to boost relations in the problematic sectors of trade and finance.

The visiting foreign minister conveyed the greetings of the Emir of Kuwait and agreed that efforts will be made to reinforce bilateral relations.

The Kuwaiti foreign minister said that the visit to Greece marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and is made as part of an effort to contribute in every possible way to the promotion of bilateral relations.

Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah also underlined that the meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras brought excellent results.