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Kuwait Cabinet Reviews Amir's Calls, Condemns Iranian Attacks
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Kuwait Cabinet Reviews Amir's Calls, Condemns Iranian Attacks

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait's cabinet met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
  • The cabinet reviewed calls from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
  • Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Kuwait following Iranian attacks, while Egypt affirmed its support for Kuwait's security and sovereignty.

Kuwait's government convened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah presiding over the weekly cabinet meeting. The session's key discussions and decisions were later outlined by Deputy Prime Minister Sherida Abdullah Al-Mausherji.

During the meeting, the cabinet reviewed significant phone calls received by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Notably, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reassured Kuwait's leadership and people, condemning continued Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti territory and expressing solidarity. The Amir conveyed his gratitude for this support.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reassured Kuwaitโ€™s leadership and people in the wake of continued blatant Iranian attacks on Kuwaiti territory, expressing his condemnation of these aggressions and his solidarity with Kuwait.

โ€” Deputy Prime Minister Sherida Abdullah Al-MausherjiOutlining key discussions and decisions following the weekly cabinet meeting.

The cabinet also noted a call from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who congratulated the Amir on assuming office. The Amir reciprocated, wishing the British Prime Minister success. Additionally, a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Egypt's firm support for Kuwait's security and sovereignty.

In a move toward international cooperation, the cabinet reviewed a new contract with the People's Republic of China, described as the second agreement of its kind. The contract was signed by Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan in the presence of the Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait. The meeting also included a condemnation of the Iranian attacks.

Egypt stands firmly by Kuwait and supports all measures taken to preserve its security and sovereignty, praying that the Almighty protect Kuwait and its brotherly people from all harm.

โ€” President Abdel Fattah El-SisiDuring a phone call with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.