The Kuwaiti Cabinet convened on Tuesday to review a range of international cooperation initiatives and regional security matters. Among the agreements discussed were several declarations of intent and memoranda of understanding aimed at bolstering strategic partnerships in aviation and health sectors. These included a declaration of intent between the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) and Airbus focused on strategic cooperation in aviation, a joint declaration involving KIA, the Ministry of Health, and the Gustave Roussy international institution, as well as a memorandum between the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and Airbus targeting collaboration in Africa and the Middle East.
The Cabinet also reviewed recent diplomatic engagements involving military and security cooperation. This included a meeting between His Highness the Crown Prince and US Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw, who commands US Naval Forces Central Command, the Fifth Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces, during his visit to Kuwait on Sunday. Additionally, a briefing was provided on a separate meeting between First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and Vice Admiral Renshaw. Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation, exchanging expertise, and strengthening ties to support shared interests in regional security and stability, along with addressing mutual concerns.
In the context of regional security, the Cabinet expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the crash of a National Guard helicopter in Najran. Kuwait extended condolences to the Saudi leadership and the families of the victims. The Cabinet also welcomed a recent UN Security Council presidential statement condemning ongoing attacks by Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia.
Highlighting Kuwait’s international standing, the Cabinet expressed pride in the country’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. The election, decided by a vote of the UN General Assembly on October 13, was described as a reflection of global confidence in Kuwait and recognition of its contributions at regional and international levels. The government thanked allied nations for their support during the candidacy process.
Sheikh Jarrah briefed the Cabinet on ongoing diplomatic efforts and political developments. He presented outcomes from the 168th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council held in Bahrain, where discussions focused on strengthening Gulf integration and addressing regional and global challenges. The Cabinet also reviewed results from the ninth joint ministerial meeting of the GCC-Russia Strategic Dialogue, also in Bahrain, which emphasized expanding Gulf-Russian relations, enhancing cooperation, and coordinating peace-promoting efforts. Sheikh Jarrah further reported on his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, where both sides reviewed their historical bilateral ties and explored avenues for deeper collaboration across multiple fields.
The Cabinet was updated on recent communications Sheikh Jarrah held with foreign ministers from allied countries, focusing on consultative coordination to uphold regional security and stability.
On domestic matters, Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Fulaij delivered a report on waste treatment and resource recovery, accompanied by acting Director General of the Environment Public Authority Nouf Behbehani. The Cabinet also examined a presentation from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority concerning the permanent committee’s efforts to improve and enhance Kuwait’s business environment competitiveness. Director General Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who chairs the committee, briefed ministers on recent progress achieved in advancing the business environment improvement program.