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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 receives Saudi Minister of State, Cabinet member

15-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the accompanying delegation on their official visit to the country.
The Saudi official conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud along with their wishes for His Highness the Amir's good health and for the people of Kuwait continued progress and prosperity.
His Highness the Amir asked him to convey his greetings to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wishing them lasting health and well-being.
His Highness the Amir also prayed that Allah Almighty grants Saudi Arabia and its people further growth and prosperity under the wise leadership of King Salman.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who is also head of the honorary delegation, along with the Director of the Amir's Office, retired Lieut General Jamal Mohammad Al-Theyab, and senior officials from the Amiri Diwan, including Undersecretary of the Amir Diwan, Sheikh Abdulaziz Meshal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan for Foreign Affairs, Mazen Issa Al-Issa.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, Acting PM

14-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir sends condolence to Moroccan King over buildings' collapse

11-12-2025

His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a cable of condolences to Moroccan King Mohammad VI, expressing his sincere condolences over the collapse of two buildings in the city of Fes, which resulted in deaths and injuries.
His Highness the Amir wished the victims peace and the injured a speedy recovery and good health.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Syrian president on liberation day

08-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on the liberation day.
His Highness the Amir praised the solid brotherly relations between the two peoples, affirming the aspiration to cement these ties further in various spheres.
He also wished the Syrian president good health, progress and prosperity for the Syrian people.

Kuwait Amir receives written letter from Pres. of Malawi

14-12-2025

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday a written letter from the President of the Republic of Malawi, Arthur Peter Mutharika, concerning frameworks for strengthening the close bilateral relations between the two nations and ways to enhance and develop cooperation across various fields.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya during his meeting with Joseph Mwanamvekha, Member of Parliament and Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs of Malawi, on the occasion of the latter's official visit to Kuwait.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Kenya on Independence Day

12-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Ruto good health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity for Kenya and its friendly people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Burkina Faso on Republic Day

11-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a congratulatory cable to President of Burkina Captain Ibrahim Traore on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Traore good health, the friendly people of Burkina Faso all progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, KNG Chief, Acting PM

07-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Sunday.
His Highness the Amir then received Chairman of Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Sunday.
His Highness the Amir also received Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Sunday.