A statement from the Crown Prince’s Diwan said His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah welcomed Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein during the official visit to Kuwait. The Diwan noted that the Crown Prince wished the Iraqi minister and his team a successful stay while emphasizing the value of sustained engagement between the two countries. The meeting formed part of regular high-level contacts aimed at addressing mutual concerns across multiple sectors.
The Diwan’s account listed several senior figures in attendance including Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as head of the Crown Prince’s Diwan. Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah joined the session along with additional officials from both sides. Their involvement ensured that key files received direct attention from relevant authorities.
Discussions centered on opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation the Diwan’s statement indicated without releasing further specifics on agreements reached. The visit follows an earlier engagement in April 2025 during which Minister Hussein presented an invitation for an Arab Summit in Baghdad according to Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Such exchanges illustrate the steady pace of diplomatic interaction maintained by the neighboring states.
United Nations Compensation Commission figures show that Iraq has paid Kuwait more than $52 billion in relation to damages stemming from the 1990 invasion. The commission concluded its primary work on the claims file in the early 2020s according to UN documentation. Officials from both countries have since directed attention toward joint economic ventures and border-related matters.
Data published by the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry points to rising non-oil trade volumes between the two economies in recent years. Joint committees have pursued projects in energy infrastructure and cross-border transport the chamber’s reports have noted. The latest meeting aligns with these efforts to broaden commercial links.
The Crown Prince who assumed his role in June 2024 previously served as prime minister and foreign minister Reuters reported at the time of the appointment. His diplomatic background has informed Kuwait’s approach to regional relationships including with Iraq. The Iraqi minister’s trip also fits within wider Gulf initiatives to promote stability across the area.
