China, Kuwait Vow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

China attaches great importance to its relations with Kuwait and is committed to promoting bilateral practical cooperation in various fields, said Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during his visit to the Gulf state. Han conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and reaffirmed China's commitment to developing the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has attached great importance to its relations with Kuwait, with the two countries having established diplomatic ties 55 years ago.
  • Since 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Kuwaiti Emir have met twice and reached a series of important consensuses, providing strategic guidance for the development of China-Kuwait relations.
  • China is committed to promoting bilateral practical cooperation in various fields, including deepening political mutual trust, implementing cooperation documents signed in the presence of the two heads of state, and striving for substantive progress at an early date.
  • China welcomes Kuwait's participation in the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative and appreciates Kuwait's long-term support and promotion of cooperation between China and GCC countries.
  • Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reaffirmed his country's firm adherence to the one-China policy and expressed Kuwait's willingness to work with China to jointly build the Belt and Road.
  • The 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Kuwait will be marked in the next year, with China and Kuwait committed to working together to enhance bilateral relations and promote greater development.

Statistics:

  • China has attached great importance to its relations with Kuwait since 2022, with the two countries having reached a series of important consensuses.
  • China-Kuwait cooperation has high potential, with the two countries cooperating in various fields such as global governance, economic development, and regional security.
  • The global order is undergoing profound changes, with China and Kuwait committed to working together to promote greater progress in China's cooperation with Arab and GCC countries.

Sources:

  • Xinhua (2025-11-02)
  • COMTEX (2025-11-02)