RIYADH: Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their strong and historic ties with the signing of four memoranda of understanding during the third meeting of the Kuwait-Saudi Coordination Council, held in Riyadh on Monday and co-chaired by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The agreements cover key sectors — economy and planning, public-private partnerships (PPP), science and technology, and media — marking a new phase of bilateral cooperation aimed at advancing development, innovation and integration across multiple fields.
Kuwaiti Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil Dr Sheikh Nimr Fahad Al-Sabah said the MoU on economy and planning represents an important step toward mutual economic growth. The agreement focuses on medium- and long-term planning, economic studies, policy governance and leadership development, alongside cooperation in green, circular and digital economies.
He added that the memorandum will help both countries achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through shared expertise, studies, and technical exchanges. Sheikh Nimr, who chairs the Coordination Committee for Energy, Economy, Trade and Industry, also invited Saudi counterparts to the committee’s next meeting in Kuwait on Dec 2.
Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance Undersecretary Aseel Al-Munifi said the two MoUs signed under her committee — one on PPP cooperation and another on science, technology and innovation — reflect the outcome of months of consultations and joint planning. Al-Munifi, who chairs the Coordination Committee for Investment, Environment and Infrastructure, explained that the PPP MoU aims to enhance legislative, technical, and regulatory expertise exchange to improve public-private project implementation in both nations. It also encourages continued coordination through business exchanges, joint workshops, and conference participation.
The second MoU under her purview, focused on science and technology, aims to foster innovation through researcher exchanges, collaborative projects and scientific events, promoting knowledge transfer between Kuwaiti and Saudi institutions.
Kuwaiti Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Dr Nasser Al-Muhaisen described the MoU on radio and television cooperation as a qualitative leap in Gulf media partnership. Al-Muhisen, who chairs the Coordination Committee for Culture, Media, Tourism and Social Development, said the agreement supports content development, program exchange and expertise sharing in broadcasting and production. It also encourages joint production, training, and workshops to strengthen Gulf media’s contribution to national and Arab causes.
On the security front, Acting Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior Maj Gen Ali Al-Adwani reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to bolstering coordination in security, defense and crime prevention. He said the meeting of the Joint Military and Security Coordination Committee under the council addressed updates in cybersecurity and strategic planning, underscoring the shared resolve to maintain stability and strengthen joint defense capabilities. – KUNA
