Foreign Secretary Statement On The Death Of The Amir Of Kuwait

The Foreign Secretrary has expressed his condolences to Kuwait following the death of HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

"I am deeply saddened by the death of the Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, a great humanitarian leader and a true friend of the United Kingdom.

"He served Kuwait for many years with dedication, and as a founding father of the GCC he contributed over many decades to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

"On behalf of the UK, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Kuwait and its people at this sad time."