Kuwait Cabinet condemns attack on US President, VP

Kuwait's Cabinet condemned Tuesday the terrorist attack targeting the US President and Vice President last Saturday, noting that the "cowardly act" would further strengthen President Trump's determination to confront challenges in the service of the US. This came in the cabinet meeting, under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Al-Maousherji made the following statement: At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet was briefed on the content of the phone call held on Monday between His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and US Vice President JD Vance, during which His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to US President Donald Trump. His Highness affirmed Kuwait's leadership and the people's condemnation of the terrorist attack targeting the US President and Vice President last Saturday. The call also reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its grave economic implications on maritime navigation, global trade, and energy supply security. It further reviewed bilateral historical relations between Kuwait and the US, as well as cooperation in military and security fields, stressing the strength of the strategic alliance between the two friendly countries. The Cabinet also heard a briefing from Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on the latest regional security developments and military updates in light of ongoing Iranian attacks on Kuwait. The Minister also briefed the Cabinet on his inspection visit to several Air Force sites to assess operational readiness and combat preparedness, conveying greetings from His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister. He further detailed the recent hostile attack targeting two northern border posts, carried out by explosive drones equipped with fiber-optic guidance systems launched from Iraq, which caused material damage without human casualties. He said competent authorities immediately took necessary measures. The Cabinet expressed gratitude to several friendly and brotherly countries, Islamic, international, and regional organizations for their condemnation of the attack, reaffirming rejection of violations of Kuwait's sovereignty and solidarity with Kuwait in safeguarding its security and stability. The Cabinet was also briefed on political and diplomatic efforts led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to follow up on regional and domestic developments. It reviewed the outcomes of the Foreign Minister's official visit to Jordan on Sunday, where he met King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, conveying greetings from Kuwait's leadership and discussing bilateral relations and regional developments. The Cabinet also reviewed the Foreign Minister's recent diplomatic contacts with counterparts in friendly and brotherly countries regarding regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability. In addition, the Cabinet was briefed on a visual presentation by Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Housing Affairs Abdul Latif Al-Mishari, in the presence of Kuwait Municipality Director General Manal Al-Asfour, on the Fourth Structural Plan of Kuwait 2040, including development strategies across environmental, economic, sustainability, agricultural, industrial, tourism, energy, and ICT sectors. The Cabinet tasked the Committee of the General Structural Plan and Urban Policies with following up on the implementation of the plan in coordination with relevant government entities. In light of ongoing developments, the Cabinet reviewed reports on measures taken to raise government readiness to the highest level to ensure the safety of citizens and residents and secure essential needs amid regional military and security developments. It also approved raising the attendance rate of government employees to 100 percent starting Sunday, May 3, 2026, and canceling previous Civil Service Bureau instructions limiting attendance, thereby restoring normal working hours, including evening shifts. The Cabinet further approved the return of in-person schooling for secondary education students in all educational systems starting Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Cabinet concluded by reviewing various agenda items, reports, and minutes, approving several and referring others to specialized ministerial committees for further study. It affirmed that it remains in continuous session, given the rapid developments in the current circumstances.