Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya in Riyadh on Monday.
The ministers reviewed the close and historic fraternal relations between their countries and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Following the meeting, they co-chaired the third meeting of the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council, which aims to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The session followed up on the outcomes of the council’s subcommittees meetings throughout 2025.
At the outset of the meeting, Prince Faisal commended the efforts made by both sides to ensure its success, reflecting the depth of fraternal relations and the strong ties uniting the two nations and their peoples.
For his part, the Kuwaiti foreign minister expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and the efforts of the council’s secretariat, noting Kuwait’s anticipation to host the fourth session of the council in the future.
Four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed to enhance cooperation across various fields. The first, in the field of Radio and Television Cooperation, was signed by Saudi Assistant Minister of Media Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth and Kuwaiti Ministry of Information Undersecretary Dr. Nasser Ahmed Muhaisen.
The second, in the field of Economy and Planning, was signed by Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning Undersecretary for International Economic Affairs Eng. Rakan bin Waddah Tarabzoni and Kuwaiti Ministry of Oil Undersecretary Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah.
The third, in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovation, was signed by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology Deputy President for Strategy and Institutional Excellence Dr. Ziad bin Saleh Al-Raimi and Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance Undersecretary Aseel Sulaiman Al-Munifi.
The fourth, in the field of Public-Private Partnership Cooperation, was signed by National Center for Privatization Chief Executive Eng. Muhannad bin Ahmed Basudan and the Kuwaiti Finance Ministry's Undersecretary Al-Munifi.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials from both sides, including Saudi Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham Abdulrahman Al-Falih, Assistant Minister of Media Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth, Foreign Affairs Ministry Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy Dr. Nasser Al-Dossary, Investment Ministry Deputy Minister for International Relations Sarah bint Abdulrahman Al-Sayyid, and the council’s head of the Saudi General Secretariat Team Eng. Fahad bin Saeed Al-Harithi.
