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Since its independence in 1961, Kuwait maintained strong international relations with most countries, especially nations within the Arab world. Its vast oil reserves gives it a prominent voice in global economic forums and organizations like the OPEC. Kuwait is also a major ally of ASEAN, a regional ally of China, and a major non-NATO ally.[1][2][3]
Regionally, Kuwait has a unique foreign policy that is characterized by neutrality. Kuwait's relationship with neighboring Iraq formed the core of its foreign policy from late 1980s onwards. Its first major foreign policy problem arose when Iraq claimed Kuwaiti territory. Iraq threatened invasion, but was dissuaded by the United Kingdom's ready response to the Amir's request for assistance. Kuwait presented its case before the United Nations and successfully preserved its sovereignty. UK forces were later withdrawn and replaced by troops from Arab League nations, which were withdrawn in 1963 at Kuwait's request.
On 2 August 1990, Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait. A multinational coalition was assembled and under UN auspices, initiated military action against Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Arab states, especially the other five members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates), Egypt, and Syria, supported Kuwait by sending troops to fight with the coalition. Many European and East Asian states sent troops, equipment, and/or financial support.
After its liberation, Kuwait largely directed its diplomatic and cooperative efforts toward states that had participated in the multinational coalition. Notably, many of these states were given key roles in the reconstruction of Kuwait. Conversely, Kuwait's relations with nations that had supported Iraq, among them Jordan, Sudan, Yemen, Greece and Cuba, have proved to be strained.
Since the conclusion of the Gulf War, Kuwait has made efforts to secure allies throughout the world, particularly United Nations Security Council members. In addition to the United States, defense arrangements have been concluded with Russia, the United Kingdom, and France. Close ties to other key Arab members of the Gulf War coalition — Egypt and Syria — also have been sustained.
Kuwait's foreign policy has been dominated for some time by its economic dependence on oil and natural gas. As a developing nation, its various economies are insufficient to independently support it. As a result, Kuwait has directed considerable attention toward oil or natural gas related issues. With the outbreak of the War on Iraq, Kuwait has taken a pro-U.S. stance, having been the nation from which the war was actually launched. It supported the Coalition Provisional Authority, with particular stress upon strict border controls and adequate U.S. troop presence. Kuwait also has good relations with Iran.
Kuwait is a member of the UN and some of its specialized and related agencies, including the World Bank (IBRD), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); African Development Bank (AFDB), Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), Arab League, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), Council of Arab Economic Unity (CAEU), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), Group of 77 (G-77), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), INMARSAT, International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation, International Fund for Agricultural Development, International Labour Organization (ILO), International Marine Organization, Interpol, IOC, Islamic Development Bank (IDB), League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (LORCS), Non-Aligned Movement, Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
In November 1994, Iraq formally accepted the UN-demarcated border with Kuwait which had been spelled out in Security Council Resolutions 687 (1991), 773 (1992), and 883 (1993); this formally ends earlier claims to Kuwait and to Bubiyan and Warbah Island islands; ownership of Qaruh and Umm al Maradim islands disputed by Saudi Arabia. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia continue negotiating a joint maritime boundary with Iran; no maritime boundary exists with Iraq in the Persian Gulf.
List of countries which Kuwait maintains diplomatic relations with:
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# | Country | Date |
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13 September 1961[4] |
2 | ![]() |
22 September 1961[5] |
3 | ![]() |
27 September 1961[6] |
4 | ![]() |
5 October 1961[7] |
5 | ![]() |
8 November 1961[8] |
6 | ![]() |
2 December 1961[9] |
7 | ![]() |
2 December 1961[9] |
8 | ![]() |
8 December 1961[10] |
9 | ![]() |
17 December 1961[11] |
10 | ![]() |
24 December 1961[12] |
11 | ![]() |
26 March 1962[13] |
12 | ![]() |
24 June 1962[14] |
13 | ![]() |
6 January 1963[15] |
14 | ![]() |
11 March 1963[16] |
15 | ![]() |
7 May 1963[17] |
16 | ![]() |
17 May 1963[18] |
17 | ![]() |
27 May 1963[19] |
18 | ![]() |
10 June 1963[20] |
19 | ![]() |
14 June 1963[21] |
20 | ![]() |
15 June 1963[22] |
21 | ![]() |
3 July 1963[23] |
22 | ![]() |
21 July 1963[24] |
23 | ![]() |
23 October 1963[25] |
24 | ![]() |
24 October 1963[26] |
25 | ![]() |
10 January 1964[27] |
26 | ![]() |
10 January 1964[28] |
27 | ![]() |
4 March 1964[29] |
28 | ![]() |
12 March 1964[30] |
29 | ![]() |
8 April 1964[31] |
30 | ![]() |
17 April 1964[32] |
31 | ![]() |
25 April 1964[33] |
32 | ![]() |
7 May 1964[34] |
33 | ![]() |
17 May 1964[35] |
34 | ![]() |
20 May 1964[36] |
35 | ![]() |
29 July 1964[37] |
36 | ![]() |
8 November 1964[38] |
37 | ![]() |
23 November 1964[39] |
38 | ![]() |
22 December 1964[40] |
39 | ![]() |
26 December 1964[41] |
40 | ![]() |
1964[42] |
41 | ![]() |
3 January 1965[43] |
42 | ![]() |
28 March 1965[44] |
43 | ![]() |
27 April 1965[45] |
44 | ![]() |
6 June 1965[46] |
45 | ![]() |
30 June 1965[47] |
46 | ![]() |
13 September 1965[48] |
47 | ![]() |
21 September 1966[49] |
48 | ![]() |
9 October 1966[50] |
49 | ![]() |
22 November 1966[51] |
50 | ![]() |
20 January 1968[52] |
51 | ![]() |
28 February 1968[53] |
52 | ![]() |
23 April 1968[54] |
53 | ![]() |
8 August 1968[55] |
54 | ![]() |
13 September 1968[56] |
— | ![]() |
21 October 1968[57] |
55 | ![]() |
21 February 1969[58] |
56 | ![]() |
16 August 1969[59] |
57 | ![]() |
31 January 1970[60] |
58 | ![]() |
17 March 1970[61] |
59 | ![]() |
19 March 1970[62] |
60 | ![]() |
31 March 1970[63] |
61 | ![]() |
19 February 1971[64] |
62 | ![]() |
22 March 1971[65] |
63 | ![]() |
19 August 1971[66] |
64 | ![]() |
15 December 1971[67] |
65 | ![]() |
1971[68] |
66 | ![]() |
1 January 1972[69] |
67 | ![]() |
25 February 1972[70] |
68 | ![]() |
8 March 1972[71] |
69 | ![]() |
28 June 1972[72] |
70 | ![]() |
3 October 1972[73] |
71 | ![]() |
19 January 1973[74] |
72 | ![]() |
30 April 1973[75] |
73 | ![]() |
3 September 1973[76] |
74 | ![]() |
6 December 1973[77] |
75 | ![]() |
9 March 1974[78] |
76 | ![]() |
29 April 1974[79] |
77 | ![]() |
1 July 1974[80] |
78 | ![]() |
29 August 1974[81] |
79 | ![]() |
5 October 1974[82] |
80 | ![]() |
6 November 1974[83] |
81 | ![]() |
14 November 1974[84] |
82 | ![]() |
1974[85] |
83 | ![]() |
22 February 1975[86] |
84 | ![]() |
1 April 1975[87] |
85 | ![]() |
17 June 1975[88] |
86 | ![]() |
23 July 1975[89] |
87 | ![]() |
30 July 1975[90] |
88 | ![]() |
17 August 1975[91] |
89 | ![]() |
27 October 1975[92] |
90 | ![]() |
1 December 1975[93] |
91 | ![]() |
12 November 1975[94] |
92 | ![]() |
1975[95] |
93 | ![]() |
10 January 1976[96] |
94 | ![]() |
11 January 1976[97] |
95 | ![]() |
23 March 1976[98] |
96 | ![]() |
3 May 1976[99] |
97 | ![]() |
18 October 1977[100] |
98 | ![]() |
1 December 1977[101] |
99 | ![]() |
18 January 1979[100] |
100 | ![]() |
11 June 1979[102] |
101 | ![]() |
9 January 1980[100] |
102 | ![]() |
8 March 1980[103] |
103 | ![]() |
1980[104] |
104 | ![]() |
16 January 1981[105] |
105 | ![]() |
31 October 1982[106] |
106 | ![]() |
23 May 1983[107] |
107 | ![]() |
30 June 1985[108] |
108 | ![]() |
1985[109] |
109 | ![]() |
28 July 1986[100] |
110 | ![]() |
30 March 1987[110] |
111 | ![]() |
24 December 1987[111] |
112 | ![]() |
11 July 1988[112] |
113 | ![]() |
1988[113] |
— | ![]() |
3 January 1989[114] |
114 | ![]() |
1 May 1990[115] |
115 | ![]() |
27 March 1990[116] |
116 | ![]() |
27 November 1990[100] |
117 | ![]() |
27 June 1991[100] |
118 | ![]() |
1991[117] |
119 | ![]() |
25 May 1992[118] |
120 | ![]() |
7 June 1992[119] |
121 | ![]() |
23 July 1992[120] |
122 | ![]() |
3 September 1992[121] |
123 | ![]() |
1 January 1993[122] |
124 | ![]() |
4 January 1993[123] |
125 | ![]() |
11 January 1993[124] |
126 | ![]() |
11 January 1993[125] |
127 | ![]() |
23 February 1993[100] |
128 | ![]() |
18 April 1993[126] |
129 | ![]() |
20 October 1993[127] |
130 | ![]() |
9 March 1994[100] |
131 | ![]() |
5 April 1994[128] |
132 | ![]() |
20 May 1994[129] |
133 | ![]() |
8 July 1994[130] |
134 | ![]() |
8 July 1994[131] |
135 | ![]() |
15 July 1994[132] |
136 | ![]() |
16 July 1994[133] |
137 | ![]() |
5 October 1994[134] |
138 | ![]() |
8 October 1994[135] |
139 | ![]() |
10 October 1994[136] |
140 | ![]() |
28 October 1994[137] |
141 | ![]() |
17 December 1994[138] |
142 | ![]() |
13 January 1995[139] |
143 | ![]() |
31 March 1995[140] |
144 | ![]() |
19 June 1995[141] |
145 | ![]() |
17 August 1995[100] |
146 | ![]() |
22 August 1995[142] |
147 | ![]() |
27 September 1995[143] |
148 | ![]() |
18 October 1995[100] |
149 | ![]() |
12 December 1995[144] |
150 | ![]() |
26 April 1996[145] |
151 | ![]() |
20 May 1996[146] |
152 | ![]() |
22 May 1996[147] |
153 | ![]() |
10 June 1996[148] |
154 | ![]() |
16 June 1997[149] |
155 | ![]() |
20 November 1997[100] |
156 | ![]() |
9 July 1998[150] |
157 | ![]() |
16 December 1998[100] |
158 | ![]() |
9 December 1999[100] |
159 | ![]() |
31 October 2000[151] |
160 | ![]() |
4 April 2001[152] |
161 | ![]() |
16 December 2003[153] |
162 | ![]() |
3 May 2005[100] |
163 | ![]() |
28 September 2005[100] |
164 | ![]() |
8 May 2006[100] |
165 | ![]() |
22 September 2006[154] |
166 | ![]() |
9 April 2007[155] |
167 | ![]() |
17 March 2008[100] |
168 | ![]() |
16 June 2008[156] |
169 | ![]() |
14 July 2008[157] |
170 | ![]() |
27 July 2010[100] |
171 | ![]() |
6 October 2010[158] |
172 | ![]() |
31 January 2011[100] |
173 | ![]() |
5 September 2012[100] |
174 | ![]() |
9 November 2012[159] |
175 | ![]() |
16 November 2012[160] |
176 | ![]() |
29 November 2012[100] |
177 | ![]() |
8 January 2013[100] |
— | ![]() |
16 January 2013[161] |
178 | ![]() |
12 February 2013[162] |
179 | ![]() |
9 April 2013[100] |
180 | ![]() |
17 May 2013[100] |
181 | ![]() |
19 September 2013[163] |
182 | ![]() |
4 March 2014[100] |
183 | ![]() |
17 December 2014[164] |
184 | ![]() |
26 May 2015[100] |
185 | ![]() |
1 September 2016[100] |
186 | ![]() |
19 July 2018[165] |
187 | ![]() |
2 September 2021[100] |
188 | ![]() |
10 September 2021[100] |
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8 December 2021[166] |
189 | ![]() |
1 February 2024[167] |
190 | ![]() |
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Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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![]() | 23 April 1968 | See Kenya–Kuwait relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 April 1968 when has been accredited first Ambassador of Kuwait to Kenya with residence in Nairobi Mr. Mohammad A. Al-Mishari.[54]
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Country | Formal Relations started | Notes |
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![]() | 27 April 1965 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1965.[168] In 1965, official relations between Kuwait and Canada were launched when the US ambassador to Kuwait began to act as a non-resident ambassador to Canada.[169] In 1978, Canada opened its embassy in Kuwait City.[169] Kuwait opened its embassy in Ottawa in 1993.[169] |
![]() | 23 July 1975 | See Kuwait–Mexico relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 July 1975[170]
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1 December 1975 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1975[93]
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![]() | 22 September 1961 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 1961[173]
See Kuwait–United States relations ![]() The United States opened a consulate in Kuwait in October 1951, which was elevated to embassy status at the time of Kuwait's independence 10 years later. |
Kuwait, is a member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, which includes, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. These countries, have solid, and unbreakable bilateral relations. Citizens of these countries, may enter other GCC, country with their national ID. GCC citizens are allowed to reside at any other GCC, nation an unlimited period of time. They also follow the same economic plan, and give each other military, and Intelligence support. They also have similar, educational, social, plans. The GCC countries, discuss their foreign policies, as they try to maintain similar foreign policies. These six monarchies are also known as the oil-rich countries of the Middle East.
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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![]() | 2 September 1971 | See Bahrain–Kuwait relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 September 1971[174]
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![]() | 22 March 1971 |
China and Kuwait established diplomatic relations on 22 March 1971.[175] In 2007, Kuwait exported $2.3 billion worth of goods to China ($2.1 billion of which was oil) and Kuwait imported $1.3 billion of goods from China. In 2007, Kuwait supplied China with 95,000 barrels (15,100 m3) of oil per day, accounting for 2.6% of China's total crude oil imports. Saudi Arabia was China's top supplier with its shipments jumping 69.8 percent to 3.84 million tons (939,000 bbl/d), followed by Angola with 2.06 million tons (503,000 bbl/d), down 27.1 percent. Iran became third, with imports from the country shrinking 35.3 percent to 1.18 million tons (289,000 bbl/d). China is the world's second-biggest oil consumer after the US. Abdullatif Al-Houti, managing director of International Marketing at state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), told KUNA in October that Kuwait is on course for its China-bound crude oil export target of 500,000 bbl/d (79,000 m3/d) by 2015, but success will heavily depend on the Sino-Kuwaiti refinery project. The two countries have been in talks for the planned 300,000 bbl/d (48,000 m3/d) refinery in China's southern Guangdong Province. The complex is expected to be on-stream by 2020.[176][177][178] In July 2018, the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence signed an agreement with the Government of Kuwait to increase cooperation in the defense industry.[179] China also agreed to increase investment in the Kuwaiti energy sector.[179] In July 2019, UN ambassadors of 37 countries, including Kuwait, have signed a joint letter to the UNHRC defending China's treatment of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region.[180] In June 2020, Kuwait was one of 53 countries backed the Hong Kong national security law at the United Nations.[181] |
![]() | 3 September 1992 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 1992.
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![]() | 26 March 1962 | See India–Kuwait relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 1962 when India and Kuwait have decided to raise their diplomatic missions to Embassy level.[13] ![]() India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally friendly relations. These are based in history and have stood the test of time. Geographic proximity, historical trade links, cultural affinities and presence of a large number of Indian expatriates continue to sustain and nurture this long standing relationship. India has been a natural trading partner and a destination for higher learning. Until 1961, the Indian Rupee was the legal tender in Kuwait. High level visits from India to Kuwait have included those by Vice President of India Dr. Zakir Husain in 1965, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1981 and by Vice President of India Shri M Hamid Ansari in 2009. High level visits from Kuwait to India have included those by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in November 1964, the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1980 and again in 1983 (for the NAM Summit), and the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 2006. According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, there are approximately 600,000 Indians, who constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. The Indian community is regarded as the community of first preference among the expatriates in Kuwait. Kuwait views India as a fast-growing economy and a source of highly qualified professional and technical personnel. A large proportion of the Indian expatriates are unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Professionals like engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, scientists, software experts, management consultants, architects; skilled workers like technicians and nurses; semi-skilled workers; retail traders and businessmen are also present in the Indian community. Of late, there has been an increase in the number of highly qualified Indian experts in hi-tech areas, especially in the software and financial sector in Kuwait. In the field of health, India not only supplies top specialists but also para-medical staff who enjoy high reputation. The total remittance from Kuwait to India is estimated to be upwards of US$3 billion annually. Approximately 300 associations exist within the Indian community in Kuwait, representing a variety of regional, professional and cultural interests. Of these, 128 Associations are presently registered with the Embassy. Cultural events are organised regularly by these associations through the year, to which leading Indian artistes are often invited. There are 18 Indian Schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. |
![]() | 17 December 1961 | See Iran–Kuwait relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 December 1961.[11] Iran and Kuwait signed a demarcation agreement in 1965.[182] On 13 July 2008, Kuwait's Speaker of the Parliament Jassem Al-Kharafi publicly accused the West of provoking Iran on the nuclear issue. In his interview with state-owned Kuwait TV, Al-Kharafi said, "What is happening is that there are provocative Western statements, and Iran responds in the same way... I believe that a matter this sensitive needs dialogue not escalation, and it shouldn't be dealt with as if Iran were one of America's states."[183] |
![]() | 10 January 1964 | See Iraq–Kuwait relations, Kurdistan Region–Kuwait relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1964.[27] Diplomatic relations severed on 2 August 1990 when then Iraqi president Saddam Hussein sent his forces to occupy the small Gulf emirate and restore diplomatic relations on 2 August 2004.[184] On March 2, 2021, Iraqi official said that Iraq has so far paid $49.5 billion in war reparations to Kuwait. Mazhar Salih, an adviser to the Prime Minister, told Al-Sabaah newspaper that Iraq's dues now amount to only $2.5 billion.[185] |
![]() | See Israel–Kuwait relations
Kuwait has no diplomatic ties with Israel, and boycotts Israeli products.[186] In January 2014, Kuwait boycotted a renewable energy conference attended by Israel in Abu Dhabi, because Kuwait opposes normalization of ties with Israel.[187] In December 2008, Kuwaiti lawmakers protested in front of the Kuwait National Assembly Building against Israel during the Gaza War. The Kuwaiti lawmakers burned Israeli flags, waved banners reading, "No to hunger, no to submission" and chanted "Allahu Akbar". Israel launched air strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on December 26 after Hamas launched rockets into the Israeli town of Sderot following the expiration of a six-month ceasefire on December 18. On January 3, 2009, MPs protested in front of the National Assembly again.[188] After Friday prayers on January 8, 2009, Jamaan Al-Harbash and several other MPs urged Arab leaders to take a stronger stand against the Israeli attacks and open Rafah Crossing to end an embargo imposed by Israel on the residents of Gaza.[189] In November 2012, Kuwait and the World Bank concluded an agreement according to which Kuwait contributed a US$50 million grant to the World Bank's Palestinian Reform and Development Program (PRDP).[190] | |
![]() | 8 December 1961 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 December 1961.[191] The two nations have agreed to work together on the security of the oil trade route that connects them.[192] |
![]() | 27 September 1961 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 1961[193]
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![]() | 28 March 1965 | See Kuwait–Malaysia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 March 1965[194]
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Northern Cyprus has a Representative Office in Kuwait City.[196] | |
![]() | 21 July 1963 | See Kuwait–Pakistan relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 1963 when Kuwait opens Embassy in Islamabad.[197] The relationship between Kuwait and Pakistan are exemplary, brotherly, historical and deep based on shared history, traditions and common culture.[198] Kuwait and Pakistan have always enjoyed deep economic and cultural ties.[199] After the end of the first Gulf War in 1991 Pakistani army engineers were involved in a programme of mine clearance in the country.[200] Kuwait was also the first country to send aid to isolated mountain villages in Kashmir after the quake of 2005,[201] also offering the largest amount of aid in the aftermath of the quake ($100m).[202] |
![]() | 15 December 1971 | See Kuwait–Qatar relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1971.[67]
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![]() | 5 October 1961 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 October 1961.[7] Although Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have good relations and cooperate within OPEC and the GCC, Riyadh disputes Kuwait's ownership of the Qaruh and Umm al Maradim islands.[203] |
![]() | 11 June 1979 |
The Republic of Korea and Kuwait have had diplomatic relations since 11 June 1979.[204] On 2 March 2015, foreign minister Yun Byung-se and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah signed a bilateral Agreement on the mutual waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, and special passports in the presence of the heads of state of the Republic of Korea and Kuwait.[205] |
![]() | 24 October 1963 | See Kuwait–Syria relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1963[206] Kuwait–Syria relations became somewhat strained due to the Syrian Civil War after Kuwait closed its embassies along with the rest of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. Bilaterial relations have since come to focus on humanitarian efforts for Syria instead. For example, Kuwait has hosted three international pledging conferences in 2013, 2014 and 2015, raising 1.5bn,[207] 2.4bn[208] and 3.8bn[209] respectively. Relations between the two countries have since normalized. In 2016, Kuwait co-hosted the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London along with the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany and Norway.[210] The conference resulted in a record $10 billion pledge.[210] |
![]() | 10 January 1964 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1964[28]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Turkey describes the current relations at "outstanding levels".[211] Bilateral trade between the two countries is worth around $275 million. The two countries have recently signed fifteen agreements for cooperation in tourism, health, environment, economy, commercial exchange and oil.[212] |
![]() | 8 March 1972 | See Kuwait–United Arab Emirates relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 March 1972[71] |
![]() | 10 January 1976 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1976[213] Kuwait was the first country in the GCC that Vietnam chose to establish its trade representative office in 1993, and embassy in 2003. The former Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in 2009 visited each other's countries.[214] |
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As a member of the UN Security Council in 1990 and 1991, Yemen abstained on a number of resolutions concerning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and voted against the "use of force resolution." Kuwait responded by cancelling aid programs, cutting diplomatic contact, and expelling thousands of Yemeni workers.[215] |
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![]() | 8 August 1968 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 August 1968[55]![]() Albania and Kuwait are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The restoration of Skanderbeg Square in Albanian capital Tirana is funded by a grant from the State of Kuwait.
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![]() | 3 May 2005 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 May 2005[216]
Cyprus and Kuwait can be described as excellent with various exchange visits between the two countries.
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![]() | 25 April 1964 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1964.[217] On 6 November 2006, the Kuwaiti parliament voted 22–15 to approve severing diplomatic ties with Denmark over the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy and spending about US$50 (€39.20) million to defend Muhammad's image in the West. Both votes were nonbinding, meaning the Cabinet does not have to abide by them. Kuwaiti lawmaker Abdulsamad voted in favor of cutting diplomatic ties, saying, "We have to cut diplomatic and commercial ties with Denmark...We don't have to eat Danish cheese."[218] Al-Rashid voted against cutting diplomatic ties, arguing that Muslims have to be positive and remember that it were some individuals, not governments, who insulted Muhammad. Al-Rashid was quoted as saying, "We here in Kuwait curse Christians in many of our mosques, should those (Christian) countries boycott Kuwait?"[218] |
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20 May 1964[219] | See Germany–Kuwait relations
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![]() | 3 January 1965 |
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 January 1965[220] Greece was one of the 34 member countries in the coalition which assisted in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq in 1991 during the Gulf War. Greece also participated in the UNICOM mission to patrol the demilitarized zone along the Kuwait-Iraq border.[221]
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![]() | 21 October 1968 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 October 1968[222]
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![]() | 13 May 1963 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 May 1963[225]
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![]() | 17 April 1964 | See Kuwait–Spain relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 April 1964[226]
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22 December 1964 | Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1964 when Sweden opens its Embassy in Kuwait.[40] |
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