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French President Macron arrives in Kuwait on official visit

19-10-2026 | 10:24

French President Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying official delegation arrived in Kuwait this morning on an official visit.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah were at the forefront, welcoming the president and the delegation at the airport.
Also receiving the French president were His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior state officials.
An official reception ceremony was held for President Macron at the Amiri Airport to mark his visit. The national anthems of both countries were played, followed by the French president greeting senior Kuwaiti government officials and His Highness the Amir greeting members of the accompanying delegation.
The French delegation includes Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, and Minister Delegate for Industry Sebastien Martin, along with several senior French officials.

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Kuwait Amir, US President-elect discuss distinguished bilateral ties

19-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah spoke to US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday to renew congratulation on winning the recent presidential elections.
During the phone conversation, they discussed the deep-rooted distinguished ties between the State of Kuwait and the United States, and expressed aspiration for even deeper cooperation in such areas as economy, security and defense in the framework of the strategic partnership.
Both sides reviewed regional and international issues of common concern.
His Highness the Amir wished the President-elect everlasting wellbeing, and the United States more progress and prosperity.
He invited the President-elect to visit the State of Kuwait.
On his part, President-elect Trump thanked His Highness the Amir for nice sentiments, praising the strong friendship between both countries as allies that stood the test of time.
He said he was looking forward to strengthening the bilateral relationship, reaffirming the US ironclad support to the security and stability of the State of Kuwait.
The President-elect wished His Highness the Amir everlasting wellbeing, and the State of Kuwait and its people more prosperity and development.
He invited His Highness the Amir to visit the United States at a date to be agreed by both sides.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Latvia on Independence Day

18-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Monday a cable to President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevics, congratulating him on the Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the President well-being and the people of Latvia further progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Moroccan King on nat'l day

17-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated on Sunday Moroccan King Mohammad VI on the advent of his country's 69th Independence Day.
In a cable, His Highness the Amir lauded the historic ties linking both the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Morocco.
His Highness the Amir reflected his and the Kuwaiti people sincere wishes of progress and development to King Mohammad VI and the Moroccan people.

Kuwait Amir receives acting PM

17-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Monaco Prince on nat'l day

19-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to the Prince of Monaco Albert II to congratulate him on his country's national day, wishing him good health and for his people progress and development.

Nat'l Guard chief takes constitutional oath before Kuwait Amir, Crown Prince

18-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace Monday newly appointed Chief of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Sheikh Mubarak took the constitutional oath before His Highness the Amir.
Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and senior officials of the state attended the oath-taking ceremony.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince

17-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah after he headed Kuwait's delegation to the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the 29th Conference of Parties on climate change (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Oman on nat'l day

17-11-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tareq of Oman on the occasion of his country's 54th national day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir commended the solid and historical ties between Kuwait and Oman as well as the outstanding achievements that Oman has accomplished under the wise leadership of the Sultan.
His Highness the Amir also wished the Sultan of Oman good health and further progress and prosperity for his country under his wise leadership.