US, Kuwait Military Chiefs Discuss Defense Cooperation and Regional Security

02/08/2026

KUWAIT CITY: US Lieutenant General Leahy met with Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shariaan to discuss shared defense cooperation and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Kuwait.

The meeting highlighted the longstanding US-Kuwait defense partnership and emphasized the two countries’ shared commitment to maintaining regional security and stability.

Both sides discussed areas of military cooperation and the importance of continued coordination between the two armed forces in addressing regional security challenges.

The talks reaffirmed the strong strategic relationship between Kuwait and the United States, built on decades of defense cooperation and joint efforts to promote stability in the region.