Government consultancy contracts require prior Cabinet approval
Cabinet condemns Iranian attacks
- The Cabinet strongly condemned the recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait, describing them as a violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and international law, and reaffirmed the country’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its security and territorial integrity.
- The Cabinet also condemned the drone attacks on Bahrain, reaffirming Kuwait’s full support for the Kingdom and stressing that Bahrain’s security is inseparable from the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
- Ministers were briefed on the outcomes of the GCC–U.S. ministerial meeting in Bahrain, which focused on enhancing Gulf-U.S. strategic cooperation, regional stability, and reaffirmed Kuwait’s sovereignty over its territorial waters in line with UN Security Council Resolution 833.
The Cabinet has directed all ministers to obtain prior approval from the Council of Ministers before entering into any contracts with consulting firms, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight of government procurement and expenditure.
The directive was issued during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah.
During the session, Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali briefed the Cabinet on the latest regional security developments and the military’s response following the recent Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait.
He affirmed that the Armed Forces continue to carry out their duties with professionalism and readiness to safeguard the country’s security and protect citizens and residents.
The Cabinet strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait, describing them as a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty, a direct threat to national security and stability, and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.
It warned that continued attacks undermine ongoing regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions.
The Council reiterated Kuwait’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people.
The Cabinet also condemned the recent drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressing Kuwait’s full solidarity with Bahrain and reaffirming that the security of Bahrain is an integral part of the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The ministers expressed condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the fatal crash of an Aramco helicopter in Ras Tanura, and to the State of Qatar over the death of a Qatari citizen and injuries sustained by a resident due to shrapnel from recent regional military operations.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Al-Jaber also briefed the Cabinet on the outcomes of the recent GCC–United States ministerial meeting held in Bahrain, where Gulf foreign ministers met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The discussions focused on strengthening Gulf-U.S. strategic relations and reviewing regional developments, including diplomatic efforts following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
The Cabinet welcomed the meeting’s final communiqué, which reaffirmed Kuwait’s sovereignty over its territorial waters and called on Iraq to fulfil its bilateral and international obligations in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 833.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Cabinet approved a number of agenda items and referred others to the relevant ministerial committees for further study and recommendations.
