Congratulations for the Appointment of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Prime Minister of Kuwait

The State Department welcomes the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as the new Prime Minister of Kuwait.  Sheikh Mohammed has a distinguished career of public service, including as Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States and as Foreign Minister.  He has long been a champion of the strategic partnership between the United States and Kuwait.  We look forward to deepening our partnership with Kuwait and Prime Minister Al-Sabah, as we seek a more peaceful and stable Middle East region.