Editing Foreign relations of Kuwait (section)

=== Asia ===
Kuwait, is a member of the [[Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf]], which includes, [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Bahrain]], [[Qatar]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], and [[Oman]]. These countries, have solid, and unbreakable bilateral relations. Citizens of these countries, may enter other GCC, country with their national ID. GCC citizens are allowed to reside at any other GCC, nation an unlimited period of time. They also follow the same economic plan, and give each other military, and Intelligence support. They also have similar, educational, social, plans. The GCC countries, discuss their foreign policies, as they try to maintain similar foreign policies. These six monarchies are also known as the oil-rich countries of the [[Middle East]].
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|{{flag|Armenia}}||8 July 1994|| 
* Armenia has an embassy in Kuwait City.
* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Yerevan]].
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|{{flag|Bahrain}}||2 September 1971||See [[Bahrain–Kuwait relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 September 1971<ref>{{Cite web |title=This day in Kuwait's history |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticlePrintPage.aspx?id=1935118&language=en |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511211003/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticlePrintPage.aspx?id=1935118&language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

* Bahrain has an embassy in Kuwait City.
* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Manama]].
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|{{flag|China}}||22 March 1971||
See [[China–Kuwait relations]]

China and Kuwait established diplomatic relations on 22 March 1971.<ref>{{Cite web |title=China and Kuwait |url=http://kw.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zkgx/sbgxjj/200908/t20090824_1648929.htm |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the State of Kuwait |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419170928/http://kw.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zkgx/sbgxjj/200908/t20090824_1648929.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, Kuwait exported $2.3 billion worth of goods to China ($2.1 billion of which was oil) and Kuwait imported $1.3 billion of goods from China.

In 2007, Kuwait supplied China with {{convert|95000|oilbbl}} of oil per day, accounting for 2.6% of China's total crude oil imports. Saudi Arabia was China's top supplier with its shipments jumping 69.8 percent to 3.84 million tons (939,000 bbl/d), followed by Angola with 2.06 million tons (503,000 bbl/d), down 27.1 percent. Iran became third, with imports from the country shrinking 35.3 percent to 1.18 million tons (289,000 bbl/d). China is the world's second-biggest oil consumer after the US. Abdullatif Al-Houti, managing director of International Marketing at state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), told KUNA in October that Kuwait is on course for its China-bound crude oil export target of {{convert|500000|oilbbl/d|abbr=on}} by 2015, but success will heavily depend on the Sino-Kuwaiti refinery project. The two countries have been in talks for the planned {{convert|300000|oilbbl/d|abbr=on}} refinery in China's southern Guangdong Province. The complex is expected to be on-stream by 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Petrochemical complex construction underway in Zhanjiang|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/guangdong/zhanjiang/2017-03/21/content_28630012.htm|newspaper=China Daily|access-date=18 May 2017|archive-date=12 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712110636/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/guangdong/zhanjiang/2017-03/21/content_28630012.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-12/28/content_10568853.htm News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081228230952/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-12/28/content_10568853.htm |date=2008-12-28 }} ''Xinhua'', 28 December 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.arabtimesonline.com/kuwaitnews/pagesdetails.asp?nid=26440&ccid=12 News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303192141/http://www.arabtimesonline.com/kuwaitnews/pagesdetails.asp?nid=26440&ccid=12 |date=2016-03-03 }} ''Arab Times Online''</ref>

In July 2018, the [[State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence]] signed an agreement with the [[Government of Kuwait]] to increase cooperation in the [[defense industry]].<ref name="ihskuwait">{{cite news |publisher=[[Jane's Information Group]] |first=Charles |last=Forrester |date=July 11, 2018 |title=SASTIND signs collaboration agreement with Kuwait |url=http://www.janes.com/article/81689/sastind-signs-collaboration-agreement-with-kuwait?from_rss=1 |access-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712005022/http://www.janes.com/article/81689/sastind-signs-collaboration-agreement-with-kuwait?from_rss=1 |archive-date=July 12, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> China also agreed to increase investment in the Kuwaiti energy sector.<ref name="ihskuwait" />

In July 2019, UN ambassadors of 37 countries, including Kuwait, have signed a joint letter to the [[UNHRC]] defending China's [[Xinjiang re-education camps|treatment of Uyghurs]] in the [[Xinjiang]] region.<ref>{{cite news |title=Which Countries Are For or Against China's Xinjiang Policies? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/which-countries-are-for-or-against-chinas-xinjiang-policies/ |work=[[The Diplomat (magazine)|The Diplomat]] |date=15 July 2019 |access-date=18 July 2019 |archive-date=16 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716160658/https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/which-countries-are-for-or-against-chinas-xinjiang-policies/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In June 2020, Kuwait was one of 53 countries backed the [[2020 Hong Kong national security law|Hong Kong national security law]] at the [[United Nations]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lawler |first1=Dave |title=The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong |url=https://www.axios.com/countries-supporting-china-hong-kong-law-0ec9bc6c-3aeb-4af0-8031-aa0f01a46a7c.html |website=[[Axios (website)|Axios]] |access-date=3 July 2020 |language=en |date=2 July 2020 |archive-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112070158/https://www.axios.com/countries-supporting-china-hong-kong-law-0ec9bc6c-3aeb-4af0-8031-aa0f01a46a7c.html |url-status=live }}</ref> 
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|{{flag|Georgia}}||3 September 1992||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 September 1992.
* Georgia has an embassy in Kuwait City.
* Kuwait is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Yerevan, Armenia.
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|{{flag|India}}||26 March 1962||See [[India–Kuwait relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 March 1962 when India and Kuwait have decided to raise their diplomatic missions to Embassy level.<ref name="Indian Information"/>
[[File:India and Kuwait on Asian map.png|thumb|India and Kuwait enjoy mutual relationship due to the strategic position of both nations in the important lane of trade and development of Asia.]]
India and Kuwait enjoy traditionally friendly relations. These are based in history and have stood the test of time. Geographic proximity, historical trade links, cultural affinities and presence of a large number of Indian expatriates continue to sustain and nurture this long standing relationship. India has been a natural trading partner and a destination for higher learning. Until 1961, the Indian Rupee was the legal tender in Kuwait. High level visits from India to Kuwait have included those by Vice President of India Dr. Zakir Husain in 1965, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1981 and by Vice President of India Shri M Hamid Ansari in 2009. High level visits from Kuwait to India have included those by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in November 1964, the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 1980 and again in 1983 (for the NAM Summit), and the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 2006.

According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, there are approximately 600,000 Indians, who constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. The Indian community is regarded as the community of first preference among the expatriates in Kuwait. Kuwait views India as a fast-growing economy and a source of highly qualified professional and technical personnel. A large proportion of the Indian expatriates are unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Professionals like engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, scientists, software experts, management consultants, architects; skilled workers like technicians and nurses; semi-skilled workers; retail traders and businessmen are also present in the Indian community.

Of late, there has been an increase in the number of highly qualified Indian experts in hi-tech areas, especially in the software and financial sector in Kuwait. In the field of health, India not only supplies top specialists but also para-medical staff who enjoy high reputation.

The total remittance from Kuwait to India is estimated to be upwards of US$3 billion annually.

Approximately 300 associations exist within the Indian community in Kuwait, representing a variety of regional, professional and cultural interests. Of these, 128 Associations are presently registered with the embassy. Cultural events are organised regularly by these associations through the year, to which leading Indian artistes are often invited.

There are 18 Indian Schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
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|{{flag|Iran}}||17 December 1961||See [[Iran–Kuwait relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 December 1961.<ref name="حدث فى مثل هذا اليوم فى الكويت"/>

Iran and Kuwait signed a demarcation agreement in 1965.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Mokhtari |first=Fariborz |title=No One Will Scratch My Back: Iranian Security Perceptions in Historical Context |journal=The Middle East Journal |date=Spring 2005 |volume=59 |issue=2 |pages=209–229 |doi=10.3751/59.2.12 |url=http://www.ndu.edu/nesa/publications/Mokhtari.pdf |access-date=19 August 2013 }}{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

On 13 July 2008, Kuwait's Speaker of the Parliament [[Jassem Al-Kharafi]] publicly accused the West of provoking [[Iran]] on the nuclear issue. In his interview with state-owned Kuwait TV, Al-Kharafi said, "What is happening is that there are provocative Western statements, and Iran responds in the same way... I believe that a matter this sensitive needs dialogue not escalation, and it shouldn't be dealt with as if Iran were one of America's states."<ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/14/africa/ME-Kuwait-Iran-Nuclear.php Kuwait and Iean] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012225154/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/14/africa/ME-Kuwait-Iran-Nuclear.php |date=2012-10-12 }} IHT</ref>
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|{{flag|Iraq}}||10 January 1964||See [[Iraq–Kuwait relations]], [[Kurdistan Region–Kuwait relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1964.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

Diplomatic relations severed on 2 August 1990 when then Iraqi president Saddam Hussein sent his forces to occupy the small Gulf emirate and restore diplomatic relations on 2 August 2004''.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2004 |title=Iraq, Kuwait restore diplomatic ties |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2004/8/2/iraq-kuwait-restore-diplomatic-ties |access-date=9 September 2023 |website=Aljazeera |archive-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002161608/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2004/8/2/iraq-kuwait-restore-diplomatic-ties |url-status=live }}</ref>
On March 2, 2021, Iraqi official said that Iraq has so far paid $49.5 billion in war reparations to Kuwait.

Mazhar Salih, an adviser to the [[Mustafa Al-Kadhimi|Prime Minister]], told Al-Sabaah newspaper that Iraq's dues now amount to only $2.5 billion.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Iraq says paid $50 bln in war reparations to Kuwait|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iraq-says-paid-50-bln-in-war-reparations-to-kuwait/2161854|access-date=2021-05-09|website=www.aa.com.tr|archive-date=2021-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223113855/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iraq-says-paid-50-bln-in-war-reparations-to-kuwait/2161854|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Israel}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Israel–Kuwait relations]]

Kuwait has no diplomatic ties with Israel, and boycotts Israeli products.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-launches-probe-into-allegations-over-israeli-potatoes-1.1279158|title=Kuwait launches probe into allegations over Israeli potatoes|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001212204/http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-launches-probe-into-allegations-over-israeli-potatoes-1.1279158|archive-date=2015-10-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2014, Kuwait boycotted a renewable energy conference attended by Israel in Abu Dhabi, because Kuwait opposes normalization of ties with Israel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/National-News/Kuwait-boycotts-Abu-Dhabi-energy-conference-attended-by-Zionist-regime-338624|title=Israel shrugs off Kuwaiti boycott, joins Arab states, Iran at Abu Dhabi conference|work=The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com|date=19 January 2014 |access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=14 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114131338/https://www.jpost.com/National-News/Kuwait-boycotts-Abu-Dhabi-energy-conference-attended-by-Zionist-regime-338624|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2008, Kuwaiti lawmakers protested in front of the [[Kuwait National Assembly Building]] against Israel during the [[Gaza War (2008–09)|Gaza War]]. The Kuwaiti lawmakers burned Israeli flags, waved banners reading, "No to hunger, no to submission" and chanted "Allahu Akbar". Israel launched air strikes against [[Hamas]] in the Gaza Strip on December 26 after Hamas launched rockets into the Israeli town of [[Sderot]] following the expiration of a six-month ceasefire on December 18. On January 3, 2009, MPs protested in front of the National Assembly again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabtimesonline.com/kuwaitnews/pagesdetails.asp?nid=26748&ccid=9|title=Arab Times -Leading English Daily in Kuwait|website=www.arabtimesonline.com|access-date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202324/http://www.arabtimesonline.com/kuwaitnews/pagesdetails.asp?nid=26748&ccid=9|url-status=live}}</ref> After Friday prayers on January 8, 2009, [[Jamaan Al-Harbash]] and several other MPs urged Arab leaders to take a stronger stand against the Israeli attacks and open Rafah Crossing to end an embargo imposed by Israel on the residents of Gaza.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213212741/http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTIxMDY0NzU1NA%3D%3D|url-status=dead|title=Home|archive-date=February 13, 2012|website=Kuwait Times|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref>

In November 2012, Kuwait and the [[World Bank]] concluded an agreement according to which Kuwait contributed a US$50 million [[grant (money)|grant]] to the World Bank's Palestinian Reform and Development Program (PRDP).<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuwait Supports Palestinian Reforms with a US$50 Million Grant|url=http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2012/11/14/kuwait-supports-palestinian-reforms-fifty-million-dollar-grant|publisher=World Bank|access-date=2017-04-07|archive-date=2017-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408081759/http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2012/11/14/kuwait-supports-palestinian-reforms-fifty-million-dollar-grant|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Japan}}||8 December 1961||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 December 1961.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2010 |title=Kuwait, Japan to cooperate in renewable energy, environment |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2092020&language=en |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907195901/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2092020&language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

The two nations have agreed to work together on the security of the oil trade route that connects them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/27/national/japan-kuwait-to-start-dialogue-for-maritime-security/|title=Japan, Kuwait to start dialogue for maritime security|work=The Japan Times|date=27 August 2013|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221172635/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/27/national/japan-kuwait-to-start-dialogue-for-maritime-security/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Lebanon}}||27 September 1961||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 1961<ref>{{Cite book |title=Middle East Record Volume 2, 1961, Volume 2 |publisher=The Moshe Dayan Center |year=1961 |pages=139}}</ref>
* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Beirut]].
* Lebanon has an embassy in Kuwait City.
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|{{flag|Malaysia}}||28 March 1965||See [[Kuwait–Malaysia relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 March 1965<ref>{{Cite web |title=Today in Kuwait's History |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2432496&language=en |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511195540/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2432496&language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]].
* Malaysia has an embassy in Kuwait City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kln.gov.my/web/kwt_kuwait/home|title=Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Kuwait City|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia]]|access-date=28 January 2014|archive-date=3 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203180653/http://www.kln.gov.my/web/kwt_kuwait/home|url-status=live}}</ref> Relations are mainly in economic cooperation.
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|{{flag|Northern Cyprus}}
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|Northern Cyprus has a Representative Office in Kuwait City.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-09|title=İLETİŞİM - Kuveyt Temsilciliği|url=https://kuveyt.mfa.gov.ct.tr/iletisim/|access-date=2021-11-01|language=tr-TR|archive-date=2021-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101063143/https://kuveyt.mfa.gov.ct.tr/iletisim/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Pakistan}}||21 July 1963||See [[Kuwait–Pakistan relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 1963 when Kuwait opens embassy in Islamabad.<ref name="kuna.net.kw">{{Cite web |date=21 July 2018 |title=Today in Kuwait's history |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2738067&Language=en |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) |archive-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908084921/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2738067&Language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

The relationship between Kuwait and Pakistan are exemplary, brotherly, historical and deep based on shared history, traditions and common culture.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2010/May/PR_107.htm |title=NEW AMBASSADOR OF KUWAIT MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER |access-date=2011-03-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230435/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2010/May/PR_107.htm |archive-date=2012-03-03}}</ref> Kuwait and Pakistan have always enjoyed deep economic and cultural ties.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69131&Itemid=1|title=Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Kuwait, Pakistan enjoy deep friendly ties: Consul General|author=uploader|access-date=21 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221171516/http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69131&Itemid=1|archive-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>

After the end of the first Gulf War in 1991 Pakistani army engineers were involved in a programme of mine clearance in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120803023037/http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp?o=t-main_page|archive-date=August 3, 2012|title=ISPR - Inter Services Public Relations - PAKISTAN|access-date=September 15, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kuwait was also the first country to send aid to isolated mountain villages in Kashmir after the quake of 2005,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajk.gov.pk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2746&Itemid=47|title=Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=31 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231075253/http://www.ajk.gov.pk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2746&Itemid=47|url-status=live}}</ref> also offering the largest amount of aid in the aftermath of the quake ($100m).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4333218.stm|title=BBC NEWS - South Asia - Race to save earthquake survivors|date=12 October 2005|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-date=20 December 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051220133717/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4333218.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Qatar}}||15 December 1971||See [[Kuwait–Qatar relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 December 1971.<ref name="ReferenceD"/>

* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Doha]].
* Qatar has an embassy in Kuwait City.
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|{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}||5 October 1961||See [[Kuwait–Saudi Arabia relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 October 1961.<ref name="Today in Kuwait's history"/>

Although Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have good relations and cooperate within [[OPEC]] and the [[Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf|GCC]], Riyadh disputes Kuwait's ownership of the Qaruh and Umm al Maradim islands.<ref>[http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/pdf.php?template=C05&CID=2927]{{dead link|date=October 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> 
* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Riyadh]] and a consulate-general in [[Jeddah]]. 
* Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kuwait City.
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||11 June 1979||
The Republic of Korea and Kuwait have had diplomatic relations since 11 June 1979.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/nation/m_4902/view.do?seq=188 |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=mofa.go.kr |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511163415/https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/nation/m_4902/view.do?seq=188 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 2 March 2015, foreign minister Yun Byung-se and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah signed a bilateral Agreement on the mutual waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, and special passports in the presence of the heads of state of the Republic of Korea and Kuwait.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/press/pressreleases/index.jsp?menu=m_10_20&sp=%2Fwebmodule%2Fhtsboard%2Ftemplate%2Fread%2Fengreadboard.jsp%3FtypeID%3D12%26boardid%3D302%26seqno%3D314932 |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea-Press Releases |access-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060943/http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/press/pressreleases/index.jsp?menu=m_10_20&sp=%2Fwebmodule%2Fhtsboard%2Ftemplate%2Fread%2Fengreadboard.jsp%3FtypeID%3D12%26boardid%3D302%26seqno%3D314932 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Syria}}||24 October 1963||See [[Kuwait–Syria relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1963<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2005 |title=Today in Kuwait's History, October 24, 2005 |url=https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1583143&language=en |access-date=11 May 2023 |website=Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511163427/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1583143&language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>

Kuwait–Syria relations became somewhat strained due to the [[Syrian Civil War]] after Kuwait closed its embassies along with the rest of the [[Arab States of the Persian Gulf]]. Bilaterial relations have since come to focus on humanitarian efforts for Syria instead. For example, Kuwait has hosted three international pledging conferences in 2013, 2014 and 2015, raising 1.5bn,<ref>{{cite news|title=Donors meet target of $1.5 billion aid for stricken Syrians: U.N.|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-idUSBRE90S0GU20130130|work=Reuters|access-date=7 March 2017|archive-date=8 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308044352/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-idUSBRE90S0GU20130130|url-status=live}}</ref> 2.4bn<ref>{{cite news|title=Donors Offer $2.4 Billion to Aid Syrian Civilians, but U.N. Says More Is Needed|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/world/middleeast/us-pledges-380-million-in-relief-aid-for-syria.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220103/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/world/middleeast/us-pledges-380-million-in-relief-aid-for-syria.html |archive-date=2022-01-03 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|newspaper=The New York Times|date=15 January 2014 |access-date=7 March 2017 |last1=Gordon |first1=Michael R. }}{{cbignore}}</ref> and 3.8bn<ref>{{cite web|title=Donors pledge $3.8bn at Syria crisis meeting in Kuwait|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/03/donors-pledge-38bn-syria-crisis-meeting-kuwait-150331075051202.html|website=Aljazeera|access-date=7 March 2017|archive-date=8 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308133650/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/03/donors-pledge-38bn-syria-crisis-meeting-kuwait-150331075051202.html|url-status=live}}</ref> respectively. Relations between the two countries have since normalized.

In 2016, Kuwait co-hosted the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London along with the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany and Norway.<ref name="UN News Centre">{{cite web|title=Record $10 billion pledged in humanitarian aid for Syria at UN co-hosted conference in London|url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=53162#.WL7bXxLytE4|publisher=UN News Centre|access-date=7 March 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227073543/http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=53162#.WL7bXxLytE4|url-status=live}}</ref> The conference resulted in a record $10 billion pledge.<ref name="UN News Centre"/>
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|{{flag|Turkey}}||10 January 1964||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1964<ref name="ReferenceC"/>
See [[Kuwait–Turkey relations]]

The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] in Turkey describes the current relations at "outstanding levels".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-political-relations-with-kuwait.en.mfa|title=Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|work=Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927025924/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/turkey_s-political-relations-with-kuwait.en.mfa|archive-date=2011-09-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bilateral trade between the two countries is worth around $275 million. The two countries have recently signed fifteen agreements for cooperation in tourism, health, environment, economy, commercial exchange and oil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NzMyNzg4MjM4|title=Kuwait Times - Leading English Daily in Kuwait|work=Kuwait Times|access-date=21 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805192409/http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NzMyNzg4MjM4|archive-date=5 August 2009}}</ref> 
* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Ankara]] and a consulate-general in [[Istanbul]].
* Turkey has an embassy in Kuwait City.
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|{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}||8 March 1972||See [[Kuwait–United Arab Emirates relations]]
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 March 1972<ref name="ReferenceE"/>

* Kuwait has an embassy in [[Abu Dhabi]] and a consulate-general in [[Dubai]].
* United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kuwait City.
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|{{flag|Vietnam}}||10 January 1976||
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1976<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of countries which maintains diplomatic relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (as April 2010) |url=https://www.mofa.gov.vn/en/cn_vakv/ |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=mofa.gov.vn |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426174310/https://www.mofa.gov.vn/en/cn_vakv/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Kuwait was the first country in the [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] that Vietnam chose to establish its trade representative office in 1993, and embassy in 2003. The former Prime Minister of Kuwait [[Nasser Al-Sabah|Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah]] and Prime Minister [[Nguyen Tan Dung]] in 2009 visited each other's countries.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Vietnam-Kuwait Relations|url=http://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/the-vietnam-kuwait-relations/|access-date=1 February 2016|work=Kuwait Times|archive-date=1 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201093704/http://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/the-vietnam-kuwait-relations/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Yemen}}||<!--Date started-->||

As a member of the [[UN Security Council]] in 1990 and 1991, Yemen abstained on a number of resolutions concerning the [[Iraqi invasion of Kuwait]] and voted against the "use of force resolution." Kuwait responded by cancelling aid programs, cutting diplomatic contact, and expelling thousands of Yemeni workers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/report/80088/yemen-expelled-saudi-arabia-down-and-out|title=Expelled from Saudi Arabia, down and out|date=August 31, 2008|website=The New Humanitarian|access-date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225021943/https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/report/80088/yemen-expelled-saudi-arabia-down-and-out|url-status=live}}</ref>
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