Spanish Ambassador: Kuwait is a Strategic Partner; We Look Forward to Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation Across Various Fields
Spanish Ambassador Manuel Hernandez emphasized the importance of bilateral relations and his country's desire to establish a strategic political dialogue with Kuwait during the embassy's National Day celebration in Kuwait, praising Kuwait's regional role and its status as a strategic partner.
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
In the presence of Deputy Foreign Ambassador Hamad Al-Mushaan, a group of heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations, and businessmen, the Spanish Embassy celebrated its National Day. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Kuwait, Manuel Hernandez, emphasized on the day before yesterday the importance of the bilateral relations between the two countries, which are witnessing growing development in various fields, pointing to his country’s aspiration to elevate the level of political, economic, and security cooperation to reflect the depth of historical relations and shared interests.
Hernandez stated that Kuwaiti-Spanish relations are entering a dynamic and promising phase, especially in light of the results of the round of 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 represents a qualitative leap in institutional relations between the two countries. This dialogue will include holding high-level meetings and forming specialized working groups to examine areas of mutual interest.
He added that the coming phase will 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. He noted that Spain views Kuwait as an important strategic partner, a fact reflected in the economic and trade indicators between the two countries. He explained that Spanish exports to the Kuwaiti market have seen continuous growth in recent years, while Spanish imports from Kuwait increased by more than 200 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year.
He pointed out 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 the development and progress of the State of Kuwait.
He revealed that preparations are underway to hold the next meeting of the Kuwaiti-Spanish 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 stressed 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 processes 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 scene.
He noted that Spain strongly condemned the unjustified attacks targeting Gulf countries and vital civilian infrastructure, reaffirming Spain’s commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter, and its support for the resolutions submitted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states in
International forums and organizations. Gulf relations. On the level of Gulf-European relations, Ambassador Hernández stressed that Spain plays an active role in supporting and deepening the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, expressing his anticipation for the second Gulf-European summit and the translation of high-level political understandings and declarations into practical frameworks for joint cooperation. At the conclusion of his speech, he expressed his country’s appreciation for the State of Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people, reaffirming Spain’s commitment to continuing to strengthen the friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries, and wishing the State of Kuwait and its people continued progress and prosperity.
