US President Barack Obama will receive here on Monday the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during which the two leaders will discuss the bilateral and regional issues, it was announced here Friday. Spokesman of the White House Robert Gibbs said that Obama will welcome Sheikh Sabah to the White House. Gibbs indicated that Obama "looks forward" to consulting with the Emir "on deepening our partnership on bilateral and regional issues such as the pursuit of a comprehensive peace in the Middle East, including moving forward with the Arab Peace Initiative." He noted that Obama will be meeting the Emir in the Oval Office. According to Gibbs, Obama and the Emir "will then have lunch together, joined by the vice president." "The United States and Kuwait enjoy strong relations and cooperation," he affirmed. --MORE