New Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati conferred here Saturday with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prior to his departure to the country of mission. According to the Press Bureau of the Presidential office, at the meeting, President Ahmadinejad underlined Iran's determination to expand ties with Islamic countries and all its neighbors. "Unity among Islamic states and solidarity among all countries in the region would have effective impacts on restoration of peace and stability in the region and the world," he said. Referring to the deep-rooted cultural and religious commonalties between Iran and Kuwait, he said the two sides' relations are based on mutual respect and underlined the need to take advantage of existing capabilities to help enhance the current level of mutual cooperation. On his part, the new Iranian ambassador to Kuwait briefed the president of latest developments in Kuwait and welcomed president's remarks prior to his departure.