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Regional Escalation May Motivate Kuwait to Overcome its Political Crisis

The Kuwaiti government held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday night in wake of the regional escalation between Iran and Israel. (KUNA)
The Kuwaiti government held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday night in wake of the regional escalation between Iran and Israel. (KUNA)
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Regional Escalation May Motivate Kuwait to Overcome its Political Crisis

The Kuwaiti government held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday night in wake of the regional escalation between Iran and Israel. (KUNA)
The Kuwaiti government held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday night in wake of the regional escalation between Iran and Israel. (KUNA)

The Kuwaiti government held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday night in wake of the regional escalation between Iran and Israel.

The meeting was a real test to Kuwait as it grapples with a political crisis after caretaker Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem had reportedly declined to form a new cabinet.

The government had submitted its resignation after parliamentary elections earlier this month.

Sheikh Mohammed chaired Saturday’s extraordinary meeting that was aimed at addressing the regional escalation.

The government stressed its “keenness on addressing all circumstances and developments that may take place given the rapid events in the region.”

The ministers each presented a briefing on the preparations the concerned agencies have taken to confront the possible repercussions of the developments, such as providing essential services and goods for the citizens and residents.

The cabinet underscored the need to preserve security and stability in Kuwait.

The new National Assembly is set to convene for the first time on April 17.

Amid the regional tensions, observers said officials will likely resolve the dispute over the position of prime minister whereby Sheikh Mohammed may be tasked to form a new cabinet, or a new PM may be appointed.

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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.