The State of Kuwait is a responsible member of the world community. Its foreign policy and its relations with other nations are based on mutual respect for each others’ sovereignty and mutual cooperation in combating all kinds of forces that seek to disrupt peace and harmony around the world. It supports the United Nations in its endeavours to promote world peace and cooperation. Worldwide support for Kuwait during the harrowing days of Iraqi occupation bears testimony to its relations with the United Nations and with the international community that believes in righteousness. Operation Desert Storm was an American led multi-national military effort of unprecedented magnitude: 690,000 troops from 18 countries, 185 warships, 1,000 combat aircraft. Kuwait reciprocated these sentiments and support by offering unflinching protection and refuge to foreigners (American, British, Europeans) under threat of being used as human shields by the Iraqis.

Kuwait’s foreign relations operate at several levels - the Gulf level through the Gulf Cooperation Council; at the Arab level under the Arab League and at the international level through the United Nations and Kuwait Embassies around the world. At all levels, its policy is governed by the principles of mutual respect, fairness and brotherhood. To quote HH the Amir, “Kuwait lives Islam as religion, Arabism as a home, cooperation as a way, foreigners as a symbol, brotherhood as a light, consultation as a policy, justice as a balance, development as a responsibility and peace as a goal.”