Italian Ambassador: Military cooperation with Kuwait is a key pillar of their strategic partnership

The Italian Ambassador to Kuwait, Lorenzo Morini, affirmed that bilateral relations between the two countries represent a model of strategic partnership based on mutual trust, shared values, and common principles, emphasizing that defense and military cooperation constitute a fundamental pillar of this partnership, which has witnessed significant development in recent years.

This statement was made in a speech delivered by Ambassador Morini the day before yesterday during the Italian Embassy’s celebration of the Italian National Day and Armed Forces Day, attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hamad Al-Mushaan, Commander of the Kuwait Air Force, Major General Fahad Al-Kharinji, and a number of heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations in Kuwait.

Ambassador Morini stated that Kuwaiti-Italian relations are based on close friendship ties uniting the two countries and their friendly peoples, reaffirming his country’s commitment to continuing to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly defense and security.

He clarified that the recent visit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Kuwait, and her meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (may God protect and guard him), in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (may God protect and guard him), and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, constituted a historic and important milestone in the trajectory of bilateral relations.

“The meeting, which I had the honor of attending, was a historic moment in our bilateral relations and paved the way for a decisive enhancement of cooperation between the Italian and Kuwaiti governments, and between our two peoples.”

On that occasion, representatives of the Italian and Kuwaiti sides signed several important agreements, and the two governments adopted the “Italian-Kuwaiti Action Plan (2027-2030),” which includes a roadmap to enhance cooperation between our two countries. He added that the visit resulted in the signing of a series of important agreements and the adoption of the joint Kuwaiti-Italian Action Plan for the years 2027-2030, which serves as a roadmap to strengthen cooperation between the two countries over the next four years.

Ambassador Morini explained that the plan includes ambitious goals encompassing political dialogue, defense, security, economic, and judicial cooperation, as well as cultural, social, and environmental fields, emphasizing that implementing this plan will be among his top priorities in the coming phase, in coordination with the relevant Kuwaiti authorities.

Regarding military cooperation, Ambassador Morini affirmed that the Italian Armed Forces have played a pivotal role in enhancing relations between the two countries over the decades.

In this context, he recalled the participation of Italian forces in Kuwait’s liberation war in 1991 and the military cooperation between the two sides to enhance coordination, exchange expertise, and develop joint operations, noting the depth of defense cooperation between the two countries and their shared commitment to supporting security and stability in the region. He stressed in this regard that Italy will continue to stand by Kuwait and enhance its partnership with the country in defense and security fields, serving common interests and contributing to consolidating regional security and stability.

Ambassador Morini concluded his speech by reaffirming the deep friendship ties between the Kuwaiti and Italian peoples, expressing his hope to continue joint efforts to translate bilateral agreements and understandings into practical steps that strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.