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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

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

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

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

Sheikha Al-Zain submits credentials as new Kuwaiti Amb. in Washington

WASHINGTON, April 30 (KUNA) -- Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah submitted her credentials as the new Ambassador of Kuwait to Washington during a meeting with US President Joe Biden, said a statement on Sunday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Sun, Apr 30, 2023 Sun, Apr 30, 2023

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Pompeo's visit "significant" amidst "critical" regional developments - Kuwaiti FM

KUWAIT, March 20 (KUNA) -- US State Secretary's "significant" visit comes amidst "critical" regional developments, said Kuwait's top diplomat on Wednesday.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Wed, Mar 20, 2019 Fri, Mar 22, 2019

Pompeo lauds His Highness Amir efforts for regional stability

KUWAIT, March 21 (KUNA) -- Visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed Thursday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's efforts in preserving the region's stability, particularly resolving the GCC dispute.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Mar 21, 2019 Fri, Mar 22, 2019

NUKS 34th annual conference kicks off in US

ATLANTA, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- The 34th National Union of Kuwaiti Students (NUKS) USA conference, kicked off in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday evening under the slogan (the spirit of cooperation for a unified Kuwait).

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Fri, Nov 24, 2017 Fri, Nov 24, 2017

New Kuwait Amb. to US presents credentials

WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (KUNA) - New Kuwaiti Ambassador to the US Jasem Albudaiwi has submitted his credentials to Chief of Protocol of the US State Department Rufus Gifford.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Aug 25, 2022 Thu, Aug 25, 2022

New Kuwait Amb. to US presents copy of credentials

New Kuwaiti Ambassador to the US Shkh. Al-Zain Al-Sabah has presented today, a copy of her credentials to Chief of Protocol of the US State Department Rufus Gifford.

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in WashingtonThu, Apr 20, 2023 Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Minister Al-Harbi inaugurates new extension of health office in Washington

WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Health Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurated Wednesday a new extension to the Kuwait Health Office in Washington to improve services offered to Kuwaiti patients in the United States.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)Thu, Aug 3, 2017 Thu, Aug 3, 2017

Minister Al-Hajraf meets US Treasury Sec. Mnuchin

Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Dr. Nayif al-Hajraf met with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Washington and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties in the fields of investment and trade.

Fri, Apr 12, 2019 Mon, Apr 15, 2019