Kuwait's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, affirmed that the Kuwaiti political leadership, represented by His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, attaches exceptional importance to the fraternal and historical relations that bind Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. This came in a press statement during his country's embassy in Riyadh's celebration of the 65th National Day and the 35th Liberation Day, where he described the bilateral relations as transcending traditional diplomatic norms to become those of a single family with a shared history, present, and destiny.
Historical context and deep-rooted ties
Kuwaiti-Saudi relations are based on solid foundations of brotherhood, friendship, and deep social ties that extend back centuries. These bonds are not a recent development, but rather the product of a shared heritage of customs, traditions, and a unified sense of belonging. History has witnessed pivotal moments that have strengthened this relationship, most notably the historic and decisive stance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The Kingdom led the international coalition to liberate Kuwait and opened its borders to welcome the Kuwaiti leadership and people, in a gesture that embodied the highest ideals of brotherhood and solidarity, and demonstrated that the security of both countries is indivisible.
Strategic importance and regional and international impact
The importance of this relationship extends beyond the bilateral level, forming a cornerstone of stability in the Arabian Gulf region. Both countries are founding members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and their close cooperation strengthens the Council and its ability to address regional challenges. Economically, coordination between Kuwait and Riyadh, as major oil producers, is a fundamental pillar for the stability of global energy markets, particularly within the framework of OPEC+. Furthermore, the establishment of the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council aims to propel their strategic partnership to broader horizons across all sectors, including investment, trade, security, and culture, in service of Kuwait's Vision 2035 and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
A promising future and a shared destiny
Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah explained that the attention the Kuwaiti leadership gives to this relationship stems from the deep ties and unified stance. He noted that the coincidence of Kuwait's National Day celebrations with the Kingdom's Founding Day celebrations embodies a shared joy for the two brotherly peoples. In closing, the Kuwaiti Ambassador extended his sincerest congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the brotherly Saudi people on the occasion of Founding Day, wishing the Kingdom, its leadership, and its people continued progress and prosperity.
