Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received the Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, where the co-chaired the meeting of Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council.
The third session of the council reviewed progress from previous meetings and discussed new initiatives to boost trade and joint projects. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic and investment cooperation through the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council.
The discussions at the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council underscored the two nations’ shared vision for advancing sustainable development and economic integration, reflecting the depth of their historic ties.
Prince Faisal praised the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, highlighting its positive impact on regional cooperation and development. Meanwhile, Minister Al-Yahya expressed sincere appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s generous hospitality and confirmed Kuwait’s full readiness and enthusiasm to host the upcoming session of the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council.
At the conclusion of Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council meeting, four comprehensive memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were officially signed, aiming to significantly enhance bilateral cooperation across a wide range of strategic fields and sectors.
MoUs signed at Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council
The first, in the field of Radio and Television Cooperation, was signed by Assistant Minister of Media Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth and Kuwaiti Ministry of Information Undersecretary Dr. Nasser Ahmed Muhaisen.
The second, in the field of Economy and Planning, was signed by Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning Undersecretary for International Economic Affairs Eng. Rakan bin Waddah Tarabzoni and Kuwaiti Ministry of Oil Undersecretary Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah.
The third, in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovation, was signed by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology Deputy President for Strategy and Institutional Excellence Dr. Ziad bin Saleh Al-Raimi and Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance Undersecretary Aseel Sulaiman Al-Munifi.
The fourth, in the field of Public-Private Partnership Cooperation, was signed by National Center for Privatization Chief Executive Eng. Muhannad bin Ahmed Basudan and the Kuwaiti Finance Ministry’s Undersecretary Al-Munifi.
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The Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council meeting was attended by several senior officials from both sides, including Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham Abdulrahman Al-Falih, Assistant Minister of Media Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth, Foreign Affairs Ministry Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy Dr. Nasser Al-Dossary, Investment Ministry Deputy Minister for International Relations Sarah bint Abdulrahman Al-Sayyid, and the council’s head of the Saudi General Secretariat Team Eng. Fahad bin Saeed Al-Harithi.
