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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 congratulates Malta on Independence Day

21-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable to the President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the president good health and well-being, and to Malta and its people progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir sends cable of condolences to UAE Pres., PM

21-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and to the Emirati Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, over the passing of Sheikh Ahmad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy, and prayed for mercy upon the deceased and for patience and solace upon his family.

Kuwait Amir receives PM, Interior and Defense Ministers

20-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah.
His Highness also received Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Chile on Nat'l Day

18-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Friday a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Chile Jose Antonio Kast on his country's National Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished him everlasting heath and further progress and prosperity to Chile and its people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Belize on Independence Day

21-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable to the Governor General of Belize Froyla Tzalam, congratulating her on her country's Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the leader and her people more welfare and development.

Kuwait Amir receives invitation to attend 2nd EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh

21-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Monday a letter from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, inviting His Highness to attend second EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh, to take place on Saturday October 24.
Handing His Highness the Amir the letter was Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Kuwait Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud.
Attending the meeting was Minister of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Sabah, Chief of His Highness the Amir's office Jamal Al-Theyab, Amiri Diwan Undersecretary Sheikh Abdulaziz Meshal Al-Sabah and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary at the Amiri Diwan, Mazen Essa Al-Essa.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Saint Kitts and Nevis on indpendence day

19-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis Marcella Liburd on her country's independence day on Saturday.
His Highness wished Liburd a long healthy life and more prosperity and development for Saint Kitts and Nevis and its people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Papua New Guinea on Nat'l Day

16-09-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Wednesday a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae on his country's National Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the Governor-General well-being and more progress and prosperity for Papua New Guinea and its people.