Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday bestowed upon His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the "Order of the State of Turkey", the most prestigious decoration awarded to foreign nationals.

The gesture was met with great appreciation and delight by His Highness the Amir, who described it as a testament to historical ties between Kuwait and Turkey.

His Highness the Amir said that it reflected a mutual desire for closer bilateral ties.

In return, His Highness the Amir presented the Turkish President with Kuwait's "Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer".

His Highness the Amir is on a state official visit to Ankara at the invitation of the Turkish President.