Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met on Monday with US Commander of the Naval Forces, Central Command, Commander of the Fifth Fleet, Admiral Brad Cooper. During the talks, both sides touched on the distinguished ties between Kuwait and the US as well as boosting cooperation in naval security. Sheikh Salem stressed the importance of enhancing the security of waterways and ensuring the freedom, safety and movement of navigation in the Gulf region. In turn, the US official hailed the bilateral ties between Kuwait and the US, thanking the Kuwaiti leadership, government and people for hosting the American armed forces on its territory.