The Italy-Kuwait Action Plan 2027-2030 was adopted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah during their meeting in Kuwait City on October 23, 2026. The document, released by the Italian government, recognises the historic bonds of friendship between the two nations and their shared commitment to peace and prosperity while identifying opportunities for mutual development. It establishes a framework for regular high-level engagement to translate political will into concrete initiatives over the four-year period.
Political dialogue will be intensified through regular meetings and visits between heads of government and ministers responsible for foreign affairs, trade and defence, including on the margins of multilateral gatherings, according to the action plan. Annual consultations between the foreign ministries will implement an existing memorandum on strategic dialogue. The two sides agreed to coordinate on migration, counter-trafficking, terrorism, energy transition and digital transformation while supporting each other’s candidacies in international forums and strengthening relations between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Defence, security and technical-military cooperation will build on an agreement signed in Rome on January 13, 2026, the document states. Plans include exploring joint activities and exercises in both Italy and Kuwait, enhancing interaction between the general staffs of the armed forces and expanding cooperation in military training and education. During the visit, a letter of intent was signed between Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence and Italy’s Leonardo company for defence capability development and industrial cooperation while a memorandum of understanding was concluded between the Kuwait National Guard and Italy’s Carabinieri on advisory services and training.
Economic cooperation and investment receive significant attention with commitments to increase bilateral trade and promote industrial partnerships in manufacturing and small and medium-sized enterprises. Tailored financial mechanisms, guarantees, insurance and export credit instruments will support these efforts, the action plan indicates. Priority areas also encompass critical minerals, infrastructure projects and broader investment promotion, as evidenced by a separate memorandum signed between Kuwait’s Direct Investment Promotion Authority and Italy’s ICE trade agency during the leaders’ meeting.
Energy cooperation forms another key pillar, addressing both traditional resources and the transition to sustainable sources alongside digital and technological collaboration. The plan further covers judicial cooperation, public security, creative industries, healthcare, education, agriculture and food security to create a comprehensive partnership. Officials from both countries will now focus on implementing the identified priorities, with the document serving as the operational roadmap for bilateral relations in the years ahead.
