Kuwait on Sunday published in its Official Gazette a decree ratifying a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation and the exchange of intelligence information with Saudi Arabia. The agreement was originally signed in January this year.
According to the explanatory note issued with the decree, the two governments signed the MoU on January 15, “out of a desire to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, protect international peace and security, and enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of security and military intelligence.”
The memorandum sets out the agreement’s objectives, the scope of permitted cooperation, and the responsibilities of each party. It also outlines mechanisms for exchanging information and commits both sides to maintaining confidentiality.
The text further provides for regular meetings between experts from both countries and stipulates that any disputes over interpretation or implementation will be resolved through consultations.
Provisions governing the MoU’s entry into force, amendment, renewal, and termination are also included.
The explanatory note stressed that the agreement “serves Kuwait’s national interest and does not conflict with its Arab or international commitments,” adding that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the competent authority, had requested the preparation of the necessary legal instrument for ratification.
It also affirmed that the memorandum does not restrict Kuwait’s sovereign right to take whatever measures it deems necessary to safeguard its security, public safety, or order in times of emergency or extraordinary circumstances.
