Visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirmed here on Wednesday the United States's supportive position for security and stability of Kuwait.

During a meeting with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Austin conveyed appreciation by U.S. President Joe Biden, expressing his country's gratitude for Kuwait's cooperation in Washington's evacuation process in Afghanistan while facilitating the transit of evacuees through its airport, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said.

He stressed the United States's firm and supportive position for security and stability of Kuwait, KUNA said.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to strengthening bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various fields. The two sides also addressed top issues of common interest and the latest developments in the region.

On Aug. 24, Alina L. Romanowski, the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, said that the first flight of Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan on their way to the United States arrived in Kuwait for transit.

"These Afghans at risk have been safely evacuated to a coalition military facility in Kuwait," the ambassador said via Twitter. /agencies