The Spanish ambassador to Kuwait, Manuel Hernández Gamayo, told guests at a national day celebration that his country views Kuwait as a pivotal partner and a central element in backing moderation and peace across the Middle East. Gamayo highlighted Kuwait’s longstanding record in regional mediation and its consistent commitment to international norms during the event attended by Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister, Hamad Al-Mishaan, according to a report by Al-Rai newspaper. The ambassador stressed that current global challenges make solidarity between friends more essential than ever and voiced Spain’s interest in elevating bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership.
Gamayo pointed to Kuwait’s historical contributions to mediation initiatives and its humanitarian work around the world as reasons Spain regards the Gulf state as indispensable for regional stability. He condemned attacks on Gulf states and vital civilian infrastructure, calling for full respect for international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, the ambassador said in his address. Spain has backed decisions led by the Gulf Cooperation Council in the UN Security Council, the Human Rights Council, the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization among other forums, he added.
King of Spain Felipe VI expressed solidarity with the Kuwaiti people on behalf of the Spanish nation in a message sent to Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, according to the ambassador’s remarks. The statement came amid ongoing regional tensions that have included Iranian missile strikes on several Gulf countries earlier in 2026. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares held direct talks and telephone contacts with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to convey full support following those incidents, Albares stated in separate announcements.
Bilateral political consultations held in Madrid on October 7, 2026, produced an agreement to launch a strategic political dialogue that will include high-level meetings and specialized working groups to explore shared priorities, the ambassador noted. Cooperation will focus on sectors including defense, health, cybersecurity and food security in the period ahead. Kuwait’s foreign policy has emphasized bridge-building and peaceful dispute resolution, a pattern recognized by multiple international partners over decades, according to statements from the Kuwait News Agency.
Spain and Kuwait have maintained coordination at the highest political and diplomatic levels throughout recent crises, with the Spanish monarch placing a call to Kuwait’s crown prince to affirm solidarity. The two countries share an interest in achieving peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle East, goals that align European and Gulf objectives, Albares said in an interview with Al-Qabas newspaper. Kuwait has earned broad international respect for its balanced positions on conflicts and its support for Palestinian rights along with agencies such as UNRWA, earlier ambassadorial comments recorded by Al-Jarida newspaper indicated.
The Spanish embassy in Kuwait has continued its operations while gradually restoring full consular services as conditions allow, a statement from the mission said following regional security developments in March 2026. Kuwait remains a significant donor of humanitarian assistance globally, a role that complements its diplomatic initiatives and has drawn consistent acknowledgment from European partners. Both nations have expressed determination to expand ties in political, economic and security fields to reflect the depth of their historical relationship.
