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Pompeo: US, Kuwait share "very special" relationship

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the "very special" relationship the US and Kuwait share together, affirming that President Donald Trump and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah "value" this relationship that "benefits the world." This came in a speech Pompeo gave as the Humanitarian Award recipient for his commitment to "safeguarding and promoting peace around the world" at the Kuwait-America Foundation Gala Dinner for UNHCR held at the Kuwait Embassy, which was attended by Vice President Mike Pence and his wife... Read more...

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Nov 22, 2019 Fri, Nov 22, 2019

Reception for the Prime Minister of Kuwait

The Prime Minister of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah... was the guest of honor at an evening reception sponsored by the American-Kuwaiti Alliance on September 10

Washington Life MagazineFri, Oct 31, 2003 Fri, Oct 31, 2003

Remarks of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Kuwait-U.S. Strategic Dialogue

In the name of God, most compassionate, most merciful, my dear friend, Secretary Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State, your excellencies, members of the two participating delegations in the second round of the U.S.-Kuwaiti Strategic Dialogue, ladies and gentlemen, peace of God be upon you all.

U.S. Department of StateSat, Sep 9, 2017 Sat, Sep 9, 2017

Secretary Blinken: Kuwait showed great leadership in managing regional crises

KUWAIT, July 29 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Thursday that Kuwait had shown great leadership in resolving regional crises.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Jul 29, 2021 Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Secretary Esper: The United States and Kuwait stand side-by-side in our efforts to defeat ISIS and bring stability and cooperation to the region

His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the headquarters of the Munich 56th Security Conference held in Germany.

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 Tue, Feb 18, 2020

Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah receives His Highness Amir's US award

KUWAIT, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said Friday upon direction from His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, he had received the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, from US President Donald Trump, on behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sat, Sep 19, 2020 Mon, Sep 21, 2020

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Bolton mull regional issues

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, leading a senior-level delegation on an official visit to Washington, met US National Security Advisor John R. Bolton on Thursday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Feb 7, 2019 Fri, Feb 8, 2019

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Pompeo discuss bilateral ties

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, leading a senior-level delegation on an official visit to Washington, held talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Feb 7, 2019 Fri, Feb 8, 2019

Site of Gulf War memorial unveiled in Washington

WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (KUNA) -- After a long wait, a Gulf War memorial site has been designated in the heart of Washington DC at a ceremony on Tuesday in synchronization with the celebrations marking Kuwait's 58th National Day and 28th Liberation Day.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Feb 27, 2019 Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Speaker Al-Ghanim delivers message from His Highness Amir to Bush senior

KUWAIT, Oct 5 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim has delivered a written message from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to US ex-President George H. W. Bush at his residence in Portland, Maine.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Oct 5, 2017 Thu, Oct 5, 2017

Speaker Al-Ghanim receives Blinken

KUWAIT, July 29 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim on Thursday received visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the delegation accompanying him.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Jul 29, 2021 Thu, Jul 29, 2021

Statement on Tropical Storm "Nicole"

The Embassy in Washington, draws the attention of Kuwaiti citizens located in the southeastern United States, calling on them to take the necessary care and measures to deal with tropical storm "Nicole".

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in WashingtonTue, Nov 8, 2022 Tue, Nov 8, 2022

Statement regarding the explosion that occurred at Northeastern University in Boston

In light of the explosion that took place at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, the embassy has communicated with the Kuwaiti students studying at this university and checked on them..

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in WashingtonWed, Sep 14, 2022 Wed, Sep 14, 2022

The Ambassador refutes a false article on the Embassy

The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America, Salem Al-Sabah, has had interviews with several news outlets to refute an inaccurate, false and unfounded article regarding the upcoming Reception for the National Day of the State of Kuwait in February 2017.

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in WashingtonTue, Dec 20, 2016 Mon, Dec 19, 2016

The Embassy celebrates Kuwait's national day

Ambassador to the United States Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hosted a reception for a large number of US senior officials, congress members, academics, business leaders and public figures as well as diplomats to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the Independence, 27th anniversary of Liberation, and the 12th anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's assumption of power.

Wed, Feb 28, 2018 Wed, Feb 28, 2018

The Embassy celebrates Kuwait's national day

On the occasion of the 56th National Day of Kuwait and the 26th Anniversary of Liberation...

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Feb 23, 2017 Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Third GCC-US Summit discusses Iran's intervention, supporting legitimacy in Yemen

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and US President Donald Trump headed the Third GCC-US Summit, discussing Gulf security and Iran's intervention in domestic affairs of...

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sun, May 21, 2017 Sun, May 21, 2017

UN Women for Peace Association honors Sheikha Rima with peace award

NEW YORK, March 9 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Women for Peace Association (UNWFPA) honored late Thursday the spouse of Kuwait's Ambassador to the US and Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR Sheikha Rima Al-Sabah with the prestigious Peace Award for her extraordinary philanthropic work for over a decade.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Mar 9, 2018 Fri, Mar 9, 2018

US & Kuwait Ambassadors highlight opportunities in Kuwait for US Businesses

“Commerce is an important part of the US-Kuwait strategic partnership.”
– Kuwait Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah.

"There are good opportunities in Kuwait if you have a strong local partner, a quality product or service, and have the time and resources to commit to the market."
-- US Ambassador Lawrence Silverman

Thu, May 25, 2017 Thu, May 25, 2017

US deeply respects Kuwait Amir of solid friendship with President Trump -- US official

KUWAIT, July 27 (KUNA) -- The United States of America deeply respects His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who he is eyed with great admiration by leaders in Washington, the region and the world, a visiting US official said on Monday.

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 Mon, Jul 27, 2020