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Kuwait Amir congratulates Croatian Pres. on re-election
14-01-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Tuesday to the President of Croatia Zoran Milanovic, expressing his sincere congratulations on his re-election for a new presidential term.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir conveyed his best wishes for the Croatian President's health and wellbeing, along with hopes for Croatia's continued success and prosperity.
Kuwait Amir departs to the UK at personal invitation of King Charles III
14-01-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation departed Tuesday to Scotalnd, the UK at the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
His Highness the Amir was seen off at the airport by His Highness Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Saud Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by an official delegation including the Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and senior officials at the Amiri Diwan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kuwait Amir visits UK Jan. 14 at personal invitation of King Charles III
13-01-2025His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and a delegation accompanying him leave for the UK Tuesday, January 14, at the personal invitation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM, First Deputy PM
12-01-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Al-Seif Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received separately His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah.
Kuwait Amir's visit to UK... a significant milestone in Kuwaiti-British relations
14-01-2025
The visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to the UK on Tuesday, at the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, represents a significant milestone in the journey of the relations that have spanned 125 years between the two countries.
This visit marks the first trip of His Highness the Amir to the UK since he assumed office on December 20, 2023, succeeding the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Previously, His Highness visited the United Kingdom four times as Crown Prince, the first time was on September 18, 2022 - Representing the late Amir to offer condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, during which he met King Charles III.
The second time was on May 6, 2023 - Representing the late Amir at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, the third on August 28, 2023 - At the invitation of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during which he attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Kuwait Investment Office in the United Kingdom, the fourth on October 24, 2023 - At the official invitation of King Charles III.
The visit on Tuesday, along with the exchanged visits between the rulers of Kuwait and the British monarchs, reflects the strength of historical ties, the mutual respect, shared interests, and coordination on regional and global issues of common concern.
The relations, which has steadily developed over the past decades, was formalized with the signing of several agreements, beginning with the treaty of January 1899, which marked the official start of diplomatic relations between the two nations and laid the foundation for extensive cooperation and strategic partnerships.
Notable events include Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visit to London on October 1919 as the first Kuwaiti official to congratulate King George V on Britain's victory in World War I, Sheikh Ahmad visited again as Kuwait's ruler mid-1935, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Kuwait on February 12, 1979, marking the first visit by a British monarch, upon the invitation of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The bilateral relations remained stable for seven decades until 1961, when late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah initiated steps toward a new phase in the relationship by steering Kuwait toward independence.
On June 19, 1961, Sheikh Abdullah declared Kuwait's independence, abolishing the 1899 treaty, though Britain continued supporting Kuwait by defending its territorial integrity from external threats, including deploying military forces during Iraq's territorial ambitions.
During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the UK was one of the key allies in rejecting the Iraqi aggression and leading military efforts to liberate Kuwait.
In 2012, the Kuwaiti-British Joint Steering Group was formed, holding biannual meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and implement agreed-upon initiatives.
Other key areas of cooperation include economic, trade, cultural, and educational partnerships, energy transition, climate change, food security, and healthcare.
To commemorate their enduring ties, the two nations declared 2024 the Year of the Kuwaiti-British Partnership, based on an agreement signed on August 29, 2023, during His Highness the Amir - then Crown Prince -- Sheikh Meshal's visit to the UK.
In January 2024, a joint statement from both foreign ministries highlighted the steady growth of the bilateral relations over 125 years, emphasizing shared support and cooperation in addressing regional and global challenges and defending shared values.
Through mutual visits and periodic meetings, both nations aim to establish numerous strategic dialogues, map out a brighter future for their partnership, and fulfill their ambitious shared vision to advance the interests of their peoples and countries.
Kuwait Amir names new Electricity Min. undersecretary
13-01-2025His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday issued a decree appointing Dr. Adel Mohammad Abdullah Al-Zamel as undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
Kuwait Amir receives phone call from UK PM
12-01-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call, Sunday, from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland, Sir Keir Starmer.
During the call, they discussed the strong and distinguished bilateral relations between Kuwait and the UK, expressing their shared aspirations to further enhance and strengthen these ties.
The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for His Highness the Amir's continued good health and well-being and expressed hopes for further progress, prosperity, and growth for Kuwait under His Highness the Amir's leadership.
In response, His Highness the Amir expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for the call, emphasizing the strong bilateral relations between the two nations, and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering closer ties and expanding cooperation across various fields and sectors.
His Highness the Amir also wished the UK Prime Minister good health and well-being and extended his best wishes for continued prosperity and progress for the UK and its people, and expressed hope for further growth and development in the historic relations between the two nations.
Kuwait Amir congratulates Omani Sultan on 5th anniv. of throne assumption
11-01-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Saturday to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq, congratulating him on the fifth anniversary of his throne assumption.
In his cable, His Highness the Amir praised the Sultanate's comprehensive development accomplishments covering various domains under the Sultan's leadership.
His Highness the Amir commended the historical and fraternal relations between both countries and peoples, underlining permanent and joint interest in promoting and developing horizons of existing cooperation at all levels.
His Highness the Amir also wished the Sultan of Oman good health and the Sultanate and its people further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.