Kuwait City, 11 August 2022 (TDI): Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait met the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations of the United States of America, Michele Sison.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed regional and International development. Furthermore, the two sides also discussed opportunities to work closely on upholding UN Charter, advancing global health, and combatting food insecurity.
Great meeting with @MOFAKuwait’s HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Muhammad Al-Sabah. pic.twitter.com/iPirDJoy9z
— Ambassador Michele Sison (@State_IO) August 10, 2022
In addition, the US Assistant Secretary for International Organizations also met Abdulaziz Saud al-Jarallah, Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations.
Wonderful to meet with @MOFAKuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Abdulaziz Saud al-Jarallah. pic.twitter.com/4NLKWkrKFS
— Ambassador Michele Sison (@State_IO) August 10, 2022
Meanwhile, the two sides discussed matters of mutual concern including food security, achieving the SGDs and 2030 Agenda, UN reform, and tackling the climate Crisis.
Meeting with DG Kuwait Fund
Michele Sison also met with Deputy Director General Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Walid Shamlan Al-Bahar.
استقبل نائب مدير عام #الصندوق_الكويتي وليد شملان البحر مساعد وزير الخارجية الأمريكية لشئون المنظمات الدولية سعادة ميشيل سيسون ونائب مساعد وزير الخارجية لشؤون المنظمات الدولية جين ري والقائم بأعمال السفارة الأميركيــة في دولة الكويت جيمس هولتسنايدر والوفد المرافق لهما. pic.twitter.com/O6vwM86UZ4
— الصندوق الكويتي للتنمية (@KuwaitFund) August 10, 2022
Furthermore, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, Jane Rhee, and the Chargé d’Affairs of the US Embassy in the State of Kuwait, James Holtsnider were present at the meeting.
Also, Michele Sison said that the United States is ready to cooperate with Kuwait to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).
Great discussion today with @KuwaitFund for Arab Economic Development on Kuwaiti plans to meet development and humanitarian needs globally. The 🇺🇸 looks forward to working with 🇰🇼 to advance the #SDGs. pic.twitter.com/JkhBG36OxA
— Ambassador Michele Sison (@State_IO) August 10, 2022
Bilateral Relations
Kuwait is designated as a non-nato ally of the United States. The US opened its Consulate in Kuwait in 1951, which was elevated to the embassy in 1961, after 10 years.
The United States also spearheaded the UN military force to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation during the Gulf war.
