United States of America

US President Joe Biden expressed grief for the passing away of Kuwait’s late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. "(US First Lady) Jill (Biden) and I were saddened to learn of the passing of the Amir of Kuwait,” the President wrote in a White House statement. "Sheikh Nawaf was a valued partner and true friend of the United States throughout his decades of service.

I offer my condolences to Sheikh Nawaf’s family and the people of Kuwait on behalf of the United States of America and the American people. Today, we mourn his passing and we honor his life and the vision we shared for greater peace and stability across the Middle East. We will continue to strengthen the longstanding ties between the governments and people of the United States and Kuwait as we pursue that future together,” President Biden added.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed grief over the passing of late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday, saying he was a "deeply respected leader.” "I was saddened to learn of the death of Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. On behalf of the United States, I extend my sincere condolences to the late Amir’s family and to all Kuwaitis,” he said in a press release. "I had the opportunity to know His Highness personally and appreciated his dedication to the welfare of the Kuwaiti people and the many ways he nurtured the Kuwaiti-American partnership.

"His perseverance and resolve helped shape Kuwait into the prosperous and modern state it is today, and his public service over his lifetime contributed to a lasting and positive change in Kuwait and the entire Middle East region. The late Amir Nawaf was a deeply respected leader and a friend to all nations. We honor his legacy and remain committed to our strong partnership and friendship with Kuwait,” he added.

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed grief for the passing away of late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. On behalf of the Turkish people, he expressed sincere condolences to "the brotherly people of Kuwait.” "The late Amir Sheikh Nawaf will be always remembered as a sincere and credible friend of Turkiye,” President Erdogan wrote on his X account. He expressed best wishes for His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the new Amir of Kuwait.

European Union

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell expressed condolences for the passing away of Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. "The European Union has learnt with sadness of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, late Amir of the State of Kuwait,” they wrote in a joint statement on Saturday.

"The EU expresses its condolences and sympathy over his loss to the Al-Sabah family, the people, and the government of Kuwait.” The EU remembers late Amir’s unwavering dedication and commitment to serving his country, even in turbulent times. "He will be remembered by all who work for regional stability and mutual understanding between nations,” according to the statement. "The European Union will continue to work towards consolidating a solid and enduring partnership with the State of Kuwait and its people,” it added.

United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday offered his deepest condolences to the Kuwaiti people and the Al-Sabah family on the death of His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In a statement to Kuwait TV and KUNA, Premier Sunak said that His Highness the late Amir was a great friend for the UK and that he will remember fondly all what His Highness the late Amir did for the bilateral relationship and his work to promote stability in the Middle East.

The British government, in a statement, said "with great regret that we learn of the death of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.” It also noted that Union flags would be flown half-mast on all government buildings in the UK on the sad occasion until tomorrow (Sunday) at 8 pm local time.

In the same vein, Foreign Minister David Cameron, in a statement, said the late Sheikh Nawaf "leaves behind a great legacy, the result of a long and distinguished career in the Interior Ministry, as Defense Minister, Crown Prince and then as Amir. "His contribution to regional stability, his personal commitment to global development and his work to bridge gaps between nations will long be remembered. I offer my profound condolences to Kuwait and its people at this sad time.”

Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday expressed his sincere condolences on the demise of the late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, saying it is a serious loss for the international community. "We cannot help but be saddened to learn of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf. On behalf of the government of Japan and the Japanese people, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of the state of Kuwait” Kishida said in a message released by the government.

"His Highness Sheikh Nawaf played an important role in building close relationships with other countries and achieving peace and stability in the Gulf region and the Middle East. His Highness Sheikh Nawaf also dedicated his efforts to reconciliation and the maintenance of peace and stability in the Middle East region with his outstanding wisdom and tolerance,” the premier said. "The passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf is not only a great loss for the people of Kuwait, but also for the international community. "Japan will always stand with Kuwait, while the people of Kuwait overcome this great sadness,” Kishida added.

Yemen

His Highness the late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad had always supported Yemen and its people, said Premier Maeen Saeed on Saturday. In a cable of condolences to his Kuwaiti counterpart His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Saeed said the late Amir’s wise leadership was instrumental in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, pointing out Kuwait’s influential role in the stability and development of Yemen through many vital projects. Expressing deep sorrow over the sad occasion, Saeed said by the "loss” of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf, the Arab and Muslim nations "lost” one of their "kind” symbols.

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi praised the late Amir’s legacy in serving his people. According to Yemen’s news agency, Al-Alimi, in a cable condoling with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, said His Highness late Sheikh Nawaf holds a special place in the hearts of the Yemeni people due to the support the late Amir extended to Yemen all the way through, especially during the hard times.

Sudan

The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in Sudan, Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, mourned with great sadness late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. In a statement issued by the Council, Al-Burhan, on behalf of the government and people of Sudan, extended sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of brotherly Kuwait on the demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf.