AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Kuwait condemned Iran’s restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz at the UN, warning that shipping disruption threatens food security and the flow of essential goods. It also called for stronger support for UN political missions and follow-up on the missing persons file. Regional Security: Kuwait reaffirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, while the EU-GCC summit planned for Riyadh was postponed amid the escalating threat. Kuwait’s army chief also met a Russian military cooperation official. Defence: Kuwait signed a £370 million UK deal for a nationwide counter-drone system, bolstering air defences. Economic Outlook: The IMF forecasts Kuwait’s economy will contract 16.7% this year as Hormuz disruptions hit production and exports, despite higher energy prices. Human Rights: Kuwait won a second term on the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–29.
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