Foreign relations of Kuwait

Being disappointed by the West’s one-sided policy, Kuwait began embracing new partners in the East, namely, Iran, China, Russia Malaysia, and India. In May 2009, a delegation of twenty Arab journalists officially visited the Chinese province Zhejian and its capital Hangzhou. Among them were two journalists from the Kuwait Times.

Kuwait's foreign relations with Iran remain complex, but have improved despite a number of unanswered questions. Ninety percent of Iranians belong to the Shia fraction, while in Kuwait, 35% are Shia.

The majority in Kuwait belong to the Sunni fraction as does the ruling family. Sunnah in Arabic means habit or usual practice. These habits of Islam are based on the founder of Islam the prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) and his sayings and his deeds.

Nevertheless Kuwait opposes a war against Iran despite its plan to produce nuclear energy. The ruling family Al-Sabah has always said that all governments in the region should work for stability in the Persian Gulf.

Sheikh Al-Sabah has no interest in any movement that might destabilize the gulf. The transport wat for Kuwaiti oil tankers could become impossible.