KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 1, 2025: Kuwait’s Cabinet, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, convened on Tuesday, September 30, at Bayan Palace, highlighting key national and international developments during its weekly session. First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah released a detailed statement following the meeting.

The Kuwait Cabinet commended the speech delivered by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s representative, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last Wednesday. The Crown Prince recalled the international solidarity 35 years ago, when the UN Security Council stood firmly behind Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion, restoring justice and legitimacy. He also brought attention to the unresolved humanitarian crisis concerning Kuwaiti prisoners and missing persons affected by the aggression, urging the Security Council to continue follow-up with genuine political will to bring closure to affected families.

The Cabinet welcomed the Security Council’s unanimous adoption of Resolution 2792 (2025), which appoints a high-level UN representative to oversee humanitarian files related to Kuwait-Iraq issues. Sheikh Fahad emphasized this move as a moral imperative and aligned with Kuwait’s national interests, enhancing cooperation between Kuwait and Iraq. Kuwait reaffirmed its longstanding support for Iraq’s stability, adherence to the 2009 maritime navigation agreement in Khor Abdullah, and bilateral security protocols.

Sheikh Fahad reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to resuming maritime border demarcation beyond Mark 162, in line with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), insisting this must occur without infringing on Kuwaiti territory. The Cabinet called on Iraq to respect all agreements and cooperate to deepen bilateral ties based on mutual respect.

Highlighting Kuwait’s role as President of the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council session, Sheikh Fahad reiterated Kuwait’s dedication to regional cooperation and strategic partnerships with international organizations, promoting peace, development, and sustainability across the Gulf.

The Cabinet condemned recent Israeli aggression against Qatar, labeling it a blatant breach of international law and an attack on a peace mediator’s sovereignty. It reaffirmed solidarity with Qatar, emphasizing GCC unity in confronting threats against member states.

The Cabinet also lauded the Crown Prince’s address during an emergency UN Security Council session on the Middle East and Palestinian issues, where he advocated for a two-state solution based on international legitimacy, including key Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. He stressed the need to end Israeli occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, warning against settlement expansion and forced displacement.

The Crown Prince urged the international community to ensure accountability and halt violations, commending countries recognizing Palestine as a positive step aligned with international law. He emphasized that crimes against Palestinians threaten regional and global peace, calling for immediate UN action to stop Israeli aggression, deliver humanitarian aid, and protect civilians in Gaza.

Separately, the Cabinet was briefed on the Crown Prince’s recent UK visit, including discussions with His Royal Highness Prince William, Prince of Wales, to enhance bilateral relations.

On domestic affairs, the Cabinet approved key recommendations from the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs concerning individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenship was revoked under specific nationality law provisions. Chaired by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the committee included ministers and senior officials and proposed measures to facilitate legal and financial rights for affected persons, including:

However, these benefits will be immediately suspended if:

The Cabinet also approved a draft decree-law amending the Law Regulating Expertise (Decree-Law No. 40 of 1980), abolishing the Council of Experts Affairs and transferring its powers to enhance administrative efficiency and technical oversight. This draft has been submitted to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for approval.

Further, amendments to the Electronic Transactions Law (Law No. 20 of 2014) were approved to expand its application across all electronic documents and transactions, granting them legal equivalence to paper documents and prohibiting invalidation of legitimate electronic transactions. Amendments to the Documentation Law (Law No. 10 of 2020) were also endorsed, allowing notarization via video calls or electronic systems while preserving essential notary duties, setting agency power duration limits, and introducing alternative attendance options.

These legislative reforms are central to Kuwait’s digital transformation strategy, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service quality across government and judicial sectors. Drafts were forwarded to the Amir for final ratification.

The Cabinet approved several memoranda of understanding with sisterly and friendly nations to strengthen Kuwait’s international standing and bilateral relations, pending final approval by His Highness the Amir.

In infrastructure, the Cabinet reviewed the latest report from the Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA) on the air cargo project at Kuwait International Airport, emphasizing modernization, improved logistics, reduced delays, and enhanced service efficiency. PACA was tasked with expediting project completion to elevate Kuwait’s cargo and aviation capabilities.

The Cabinet also examined the Ministerial Committee for Economic Affairs’ report on the energy transformation plan led by Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, and Minister of Finance. The plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 in line with Kuwait’s international commitments. Relevant government entities were directed to support implementation efforts.

Additionally, the Cabinet received a presentation from Essam Dawood Al-Marzouq, Chairman of the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), highlighting reforms to promote transparency, fairness, and quality in government contracting. Key proposals include prioritizing local products without breaching regional agreements and extending contract penalties to company founders for non-performance. The Council commended CAPT’s leadership and staff.

The Cabinet approved several agenda items and referred others to ministerial committees for further study and implementation planning.