Strategic meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference
In a move reflecting the deep fraternal relations and established strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with His Excellency Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. This important meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, a prominent global platform for discussing the most pressing security challenges facing the world.
During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed ways to strengthen and develop the robust bilateral relations between their countries in various fields, in a manner that serves the interests of their brotherly peoples. They also exchanged views on the most prominent developments on the regional and international scenes, and the joint efforts being made to consolidate security and stability in the region.
Deep-rooted historical ties and a shared destiny
Saudi-Kuwaiti relations are based on a long historical legacy of brotherhood, neighborliness, and shared destiny, bound by deep-rooted social, cultural, and economic ties. The establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) provided an institutional framework for deepening this cooperation and coordination across all fields. The Kingdom's historic support for Kuwait during the 1990 invasion crisis was a pivotal moment, embodying the highest ideals of brotherhood and solidarity, and solidifying the strategic alliance between the two countries as a cornerstone of the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf.
The importance of the meeting in light of current challenges
This meeting is of particular importance given the rapid developments in the Middle East and the world. Saudi-Kuwaiti coordination is a pressing necessity to address shared challenges, foremost among them the tragic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the importance of intensifying international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of aid. The coordination agenda also includes other vital issues such as maritime security in the Red Sea, the crisis in Sudan, and the need to maintain Gulf and Arab unity in the face of foreign interference and to pursue peaceful and political solutions to the region's crises. This ongoing consultation reflects the commitment of both countries' leadership to unifying their visions and positions in a way that achieves security and prosperity for all the peoples of the region.
