Kuwait and Saudi Arabia... Unity of Destiny and Stance

- Both sides affirmed their commitment to continuing to strengthen cooperation and coordination frameworks, in line with the directives of the wise leaderships of the two countries.

- The Foreign Minister: Renewed condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against several areas of the Kingdom.

- The despicable attacks constitute a blatant violation of the sanctity of holy sites and an affront to the feelings of Muslims.

- The continuation of systematic hostile acts represents a serious escalation and necessitates a firm international stance.

- Unconditional Kuwaiti solidarity with the Kingdom and support for all measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability.

Kuwait has renewed its unconditional solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks, affirming that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of Kuwait’s and the Gulf’s security, and calling for a firm international position to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable.

This came during a meeting between Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Foreign Minister of the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during Sheikh Jaraah’s official visit to Riyadh.

During the meeting, the Foreign Minister reiterated Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against several areas in the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and their attempts to target Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. He emphasized that these despicable attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a shocking breach of international law and international humanitarian law, a clear infringement on the sanctity and religious status of Islamic holy sites, and an affront to the feelings of Muslims worldwide.

He stressed that the continuation and repetition of these systematic hostile acts, which involve targeting civilian objects and vital facilities, represent a serious escalation and a direct threat to the security of the Kingdom and the stability of the region. This is in addition to the grave risks they pose to the safety of civilians and the security of air navigation, necessitating a firm international position that ensures the accountability and prosecution of those responsible for these attacks.

He also renewed Kuwait’s unconditional solidarity with the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security, and ensure its stability, affirming that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the two sides reviewed during the meeting the deep-rooted historical ties and the strong fraternal relations uniting the two countries and their brotherly peoples. They affirmed their shared commitment to continuing to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination frameworks across various fields and at all levels, reflecting the directives of the wise leaderships of both countries and meeting their aspirations for greater integration and joint cooperation.

The meeting also addressed the latest regional developments and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region. Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing Kuwaiti-Saudi consultations and coordination on various fronts, and intensifying joint efforts to confront current challenges, given the delicate circumstances facing the region. This is driven by a shared destiny and common interests, as well as the two sister countries’ commitment to consolidating the foundations of regional security and stability.

In a related development, the Foreign Minister met with the Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, as well as with the Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Saud.

During the two meetings, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for all measures and steps taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security and stability, and counter the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia. He emphasized that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The two sides also reviewed, during the meeting, the deep-rooted historical ties and the strong fraternal relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, as well as ways to enhance and develop these ties across various fields, in line with the directives of the wise leaderships of both countries and in response to their aspirations for greater integration and joint cooperation.