Al-Mohammed to Attend Opening of 'French Week in Kuwait'

Under the patronage and attendance of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed, the first French Week in Kuwait is inaugurated today, Wednesday, under the slogan “France in Kuwait,” at The Avenues Mall in the capital, marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and the French Republic. The opening ceremony is attended by Olivier Goffen, the Ambassador of the French Republic to the country, along with a number of ministers, sheikhs, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of French companies, officials, and public figures. The event’s activities will continue on Thursday and Friday.

This prominent economic and cultural event follows the official visit made by French President Emmanuel Macron to the State of Kuwait on October 19, 2026, during which he was received by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The visit constituted a significant milestone in the 65-year history of Kuwaiti-French relations. It saw the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding in the fields of economy, defense, and scientific research, alongside efforts to enhance educational and cultural cooperation and exchange expertise, reflecting the depth of the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations.

The French Week features broad participation from leading French companies operating in the Kuwaiti market, representing diverse sectors including culture, education, culinary arts, automobiles, high-tech industries, and corporate development, as well as several well-known global brands. The event aims to showcase French expertise and highlight cooperation and partnership opportunities between institutions and companies in both countries.

In this context, Ahmed Ismail Al-Bahbahani, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, emphasized that His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed’s patronage of the event embodies the depth and distinguished history of Kuwaiti-French relations, and reflects his consistent commitment to supporting activities that strengthen the historical ties between the two countries. Al-Bahbahani stated that celebrating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and France reflects a long journey of friendship, cooperation, and exchange between the two peoples. He added that Kuwaiti-French relations represent an exceptional model of ties built on solid foundations of friendship and comprehensive cooperation, having witnessed notable milestones and continuous development across various political, economic, military, cultural, and educational fields.

He pointed out that the visit of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to France in July 2025, which was his first official visit since assuming the throne, followed by the recent visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Kuwait, demonstrated the resilience of the partnership between the two countries and reflected the shared will of their leaderships to enhance cooperation across various sectors.

Al-Bahbahani clarified that the French Week is among the most prominent economic and cultural events contributing to consolidating bilateral relations at all levels. He noted that holding it in conjunction with national occasions gives it special significance and opens new horizons for cooperation for institutions and companies in both countries.

He concluded by reaffirming the honorable historical positions of the French Republic and its steadfast support for Kuwait’s sovereignty, security, and stability, emphasizing that relations between the two countries remain a model to be emulated in friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation.