Emergency Line:   +1-202-262-0758-  (For Kuwaiti Citizens Only) 2024-11-08 04:24

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington

Emergency Line:   +1-202-262-0758-(For Kuwaiti Citizens Only)

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington

Kuwaiti - U.S. Relations

  • Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on September 22, 1961.
     
  • The United States of America established its first consulate in the State of Kuwait on June 24, 1951.
     
  • The State of Kuwait established its embassy in Washington D.C. on May 7, 1962.
     
  • Relations between the peoples of the State of Kuwait and the United States of America date back to the early 20th century, marked by the establishment of the American Hospital in Kuwait in 1914. This historic milestone reflects the longstanding humanitarian bond that has characterized relations between the two nations.
     
  • On January 15, 2004, former US President George W. Bush designated the State of Kuwait as a major non-NATO ally to the United States of America by Presidential Decree.
     
  • 42 Agreements and MOUs signed between the two countries in various fields from 1960 to 2022.
     
  • 6 Agreements and MOUs signed between the two countries centered on trade and investment.
     
  • Trade exchange between the State of Kuwait and the United States of America is valued at approximately $2 billion USD.
     
  • The United States of America is considered the main destenation for Kuwaiti students studying abroad.
     
  • Kuwaiti investments in the United States of America span across a number of sectors including food security, technology, and real estate.