Kuwait Cabinet strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahad Airport in Dammam and Abha Airport in recent days, causing deaths and injuries among innocent civilians and material damage.
In a statement following its weekly meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet described the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and international law.
The Cabinet called for a firm international stance to halt the attacks and hold those responsible accountable, reaffirming Kuwait’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures it takes to protect its security, stability and sovereignty.
It stressed that Saudi Arabia’s security is inseparable from that of Kuwait and the GCC countries, while extending Kuwait’s sincere condolences to the Saudi leadership, government and people, as well as the governments and peoples of the countries to which the victims belonged and their families. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Cabinet was briefed on a phone call received by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from Iraqi President Nizar Amedi on Monday. The two sides reviewed the longstanding bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, discussed issues of mutual concern and exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the current situation in the region. They stressed the need to end escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve outstanding issues.
The Cabinet was also briefed on meetings held on Monday by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy, who was visiting Kuwait officially. The talks focused on advancing joint Arab action and developing the Arab League’s mechanisms to better serve Arab causes and address current challenges, alongside regional developments and issues of mutual concern.
It was further briefed on meetings held last week by the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister with Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar during his official visit to Kuwait.
The Cabinet also reviewed the Prime Minister’s meeting last week with Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, attended by Oil Minister Tariq Al-Roumi and Direct Investment Promotion Authority Director General Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The talks covered economic, investment and industrial cooperation, support for the business sector and promotion of innovation.
During the meeting, Urso expressed his gratitude to Kuwait, represented by Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8), for responding to the Italian government’s call to cap fuel prices, saying the move reflected concern for the economic circumstances of Italian households.
The Cabinet was also briefed on the Prime Minister’s meeting with Mary Yamashita, the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Representative for the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2792 (2025) concerning missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the national archives.
The Cabinet heard a briefing from Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the political and diplomatic efforts undertaken by the ministry and Kuwait’s diplomatic missions abroad to keep pace with the latest regional and international developments.
In this context, it was informed of a telephone call received by the foreign minister on Sunday from Yemeni Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriate Affairs Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba. During the call, he reiterated Kuwait’s support for Yemen’s legitimate government, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
The Cabinet discussed several items on its agenda, including reports and minutes of ministerial committees, approving a number of them and referring others to the relevant committees for further study and recommendations before completing the necessary procedures. – KUNA
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