Strengthening Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, chaired a meeting regarding the observations and requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). During the meeting, the latest developments concerning the addressing of the FATF’s observations were reviewed, and the implementation of the relevant requirements was monitored. The meeting also discussed mechanisms to unify national efforts and accelerate progress within the specified timeframes, reflecting the State of Kuwait’s commitment to meeting international standards and enhancing the efficiency of its system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Samit; Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Al-Makhzoomi; Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment and Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq; Finance Minister Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai; Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Diwan Sheikh Dr. Basil Al-Sabah; Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Mishaal Al-Jaber; Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Basil Al-Haroun; and a number of representatives from the relevant concerned authorities.