Deputy Minister of Oil Discusses with a US Congressional Delegation Enhancing Energy Cooperation

Deputy Minister of Oil Sheikh Dr. Nemer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah held talks with a U.S. Congressional delegation on ways to enhance communication and exchange views on issues of mutual interest in the energy sector. In a press statement issued by the ministry, Sheikh Dr. Nemer Al-Sabah emphasized the deep, historic, and close ties between Kuwait and the United States, characterized by a solid partnership and extended cooperation across various fields. He noted Kuwait’s commitment to continuing to strengthen cooperation and coordination frameworks between the two friendly countries, particularly in the energy sector, in a manner that serves shared interests and supports the security and stability of energy supplies.

For his part, the U.S. delegation expressed, according to the statement, its appreciation for the close relations between the two friendly countries, commending the level of existing cooperation and coordination and the importance of continuing dialogue and exchanging views on issues of mutual interest, especially in the energy sector and supply security, to enhance joint cooperation in the coming phase.

The statement noted that the U.S. delegation included Yaira Rosen and John Tootchi from the majority in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Francesca Eriviva from the minority in the same committee. It added that the delegation also included Baisun Roul from the minority in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Ashley Mott from the office of Republican Representative Will Hurd, along with Brian Shellburn, Deputy Economic Advisor, and economic specialists Karen Nasrallah and Marwan Al-Haddad.