Oil Minister: Security of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and Their Stability Are Interlinked

Kuwaiti Oil Minister and Chairman of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Tariq Al-Roumi, affirmed that the security and stability of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are interlinked, emphasizing Kuwait’s steadfast support for the Kingdom amid the circumstances and challenges facing the region.

Speaking at the 25th World Petroleum Congress held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Al-Roumi said that Kuwait’s participation in the conference reflects the deep, historic, and fraternal ties binding it to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the shared commitment to enhancing cooperation and integration across various fields. He stressed that Kuwaiti-Saudi relations transcend economic and oil-related cooperation, embodying a solid strategic partnership and unity of destiny and positions.

He added that cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries constitutes a fundamental pillar for strengthening energy security and regional stability, highlighting the importance of unifying efforts to confront current challenges, safeguard shared interests, and ensure a safer, more stable, and prosperous future for the peoples of the region.