His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, emphasized the central role of economic collaboration in the strategic partnership between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States.
Speaking at the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh, His Highness paid his profound gratitude for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He also thanked His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for the outstanding organization of the summit.
His Highness thanked to U.S. President Donald Trump for his renewed interest in convening with GCC leaders, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation built on a shared vision for peace, stability, and development.
He noted that over the decades, the relationship between the GCC and the U.S. has evolved into a solid strategic alliance, rooted not only in security collaboration but also in diversified partnerships across several sectors. He recalled with appreciation the historic American leadership in the coalition that liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1990, a memory that remains etched in the minds of the Kuwaiti people and the Gulf nations.
His Highness stated, “While we view the economy as the basis for our partnership with the US, we aspire to launch joint initiatives focused on smart infrastructure investments, supporting innovation and business leadership, enhancing fair and free trade, and providing incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises,” reports the Kuwait News Agency.
Praising the current level of US-GCC cooperation, particularly in the field of investment with Kuwait, His Highness voiced his aspiration to expand bilateral projects and deepen economic ties with Washington, describing the U.S. as a strategic ally.
He noted that the summit was being held amid critical global circumstances, marked by rising tensions, conflicts, and cross-border challenges. In response, His Highness highlighted the GCC’s unified stance in preserving the security and stability of the region, while rejecting any violations of their land, waters, and resources.
“On this basis,” His Highness added, “Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to working within the GCC to achieve joint objectives with the United States through understandings that fulfill the hopes and aspirations of our peoples.”
On the humanitarian and developmental front, the Amir reaffirmed Kuwait’s strong commitment to relief efforts in conflict and disaster-stricken areas. He called for coordinated US-Gulf development aid to ensure an effective and sustainable response to the needs of affected communities.
Additionally, His Highness proposed the establishment of a Gulf-American forum for educational and cultural dialogue, aimed at fostering scientific and joint research programs, empowering youth, and promoting values of tolerance, openness, and civic understanding.
Concluding his remarks, His Highness proposed the creation of a Gulf-US forum for cultural and educational dialogue, designed to promote scientific exchange, joint research, youth empowerment, and the values of tolerance, openness, and cross-cultural understanding.
