Spanish Ambassador: Kuwait is a Strategic Partner, and We Look Forward to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Various Fields
Spanish Ambassador Manuel Hernandez emphasized the importance of bilateral relations with Kuwait as a strategic partner, pointing to his country's desire to enhance political, economic, and security cooperation, especially following consultations in Madrid.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, October 12 (KUNA) – The Spanish Ambassador to Kuwait, Manuel Hernandez, affirmed today the importance of the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, noting their continuous development across various fields. He expressed his country’s aspiration to elevate political, economic, and security cooperation to reflect the depth of historical ties and shared interests.
His remarks were delivered during a speech at the embassy’s celebration of Spain’s National Day, attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hamad Al-Mushaan, a number of heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international organizations, and business leaders from both sides.
Ambassador Hernandez stated that Kuwait-Spain relations are entering a dynamic and promising phase, particularly in light of the results of the bilateral political consultations held in the Spanish capital, Madrid, on October 7. He clarified that both sides agreed during the consultations to move toward establishing a strategic political dialogue, which would mark a qualitative leap in institutional relations between the two countries. This dialogue would include high-level meetings and the formation of specialized working groups to examine areas of mutual interest.
He added that the coming phase would focus on enhancing cooperation in several strategic sectors, foremost among them defense, health, cybersecurity, and food security, alongside exploring the possibility of organizing important official visits between officials of both countries in the near future.
Ambassador Hernandez noted that Spain views Kuwait as a key strategic partner, a fact reflected in the economic and trade indicators between the two nations. He pointed out that Spanish exports to the Kuwaiti market have seen continuous growth in recent years, while Spanish imports from Kuwait rose by more than 200 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year.
He highlighted the presence of Spanish companies in several vital sectors in Kuwait, including renewable energy, oil, civil aviation, and transport infrastructure, emphasizing that the contributions of these companies reflect Spain’s commitment to supporting Kuwait’s development and progress.
He revealed that preparations are underway to hold the next meeting of the Kuwait-Spain Joint Economic Commission in Madrid in 2027, with the aim of expanding the horizons of trade and investment cooperation and strengthening economic partnerships between the two countries.
Ambassador Hernandez affirmed that relations between Kuwait and Spain are not limited to economic and commercial aspects but extend to growing cultural and human ties. He noted the increasing interest of Kuwaiti citizens in visiting Spain and investing in its real estate sector, as well as the growing interest of Kuwaiti students in studying at Spanish universities.
He added that new facilitations regarding Schengen visa procedures have contributed to making the process smoother and faster, thereby enhancing travel and communication between the peoples of the two countries.
On regional issues, the Spanish ambassador affirmed that his country views Kuwait as a fundamental element in supporting moderation, peace, and stability in the region. He praised Kuwait’s historical role in regional mediation, its defense of international law, and its humanitarian contributions on a global scale.
He commended Kuwait’s positions supporting dialogue and peaceful solutions to conflicts, emphasizing the importance of its role in enhancing regional security and stability amid the challenges and developments witnessed on the international stage.
He noted that Spain strongly condemned the unjustified attacks targeting Gulf states and vital civilian infrastructure, reaffirming his country’s commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter, as well as its support for the initiatives put forward by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states in international forums and organizations. On the level of Gulf-European relations, Ambassador Hernández emphasized that Spain plays an active role in supporting and deepening the strategic partnership between the European Union and the GCC, expressing his anticipation for the second Gulf-EU summit and the translation of high-level understandings and political declarations into practical frameworks for joint cooperation. In conclusion of his remarks, he expressed his country’s appreciation for Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people, reaffirming Spain’s commitment to further strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and wishing Kuwait and its people continued progress and prosperity. (End) Y.T. / H.S. S.S.
