Kuwait and China: Enhanced Strategic Partnership
- The Foreign Minister conveyed greetings from the Emir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister during his meeting with China’s Vice President
- Review of the solid historical ties and discussion of ways to develop and enhance the existing strategic partnership
- Discussion of the latest regional and international developments and exchange of views on issues of mutual interest
- Al-Jaber and his Chinese counterpart stressed the need to elevate bilateral relations to more advanced levels
- A dialogue session with the President of the Chinese Institute of International Studies and a number of Chinese experts and researchers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that Sheikh Jaber Al-Jaber conveyed during the meeting the greetings of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, to President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping; Premier of the State Council, Li Qiang; and Vice President of China, Han Zheng. He also conveyed their Highnesses’ best wishes for the continuous progress and prosperity of the Chinese government and people.
The ministry noted that the meeting reviewed the solid historical bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, and discussed ways to develop, enhance, and strengthen the existing strategic partnership across various fields, in a manner that serves the common interests of both nations.
In another statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting reviewed the close historical relations between the two friendly countries and ways to develop and expand the existing strategic partnership. It was emphasized that the current year marks a significant milestone in Kuwait-China relations, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
It added that both sides stressed their commitment to enhancing Kuwait-China cooperation across various fields and intensifying coordination and consultation at different levels, thereby contributing to elevating bilateral relations to more advanced levels and serving the common interests of the two friendly countries.
The ministry pointed out that the meeting discussed recent regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, foremost among them developments in the region and diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing security and stability.
In a third statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Sheikh Jaber Al-Jaber visited the Chinese Institute of International Studies (CIIS), where he held a dialogue session with CIIS President Ambassador Chen Bo and a number of Chinese experts and researchers. During the session, he reviewed the historical Kuwait-China relations, the pillars of Kuwait’s foreign policy, and current developments in the region.
