With rapid growth across construction, defense, tourism and infrastructure, Türkiye and Kuwait are positioning their partnership for a new phase of expanded trade, investment and strategic cooperation.
Trade relations between Türkiye and Kuwait have recorded a significant leap, with bilateral trade volume rising by 52 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching approximately $1.08 billion, says H.E. Tuba Nur Sönmez, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Kuwait.
The milestone marks the first time trade has surpassed the one-billion-dollar threshold since the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting renewed economic momentum and growing confidence between the two countries, said the Ambassador.
Türkiye’s exports to Kuwait posted strong growth, climbing 58 percent to $887 million, while Kuwaiti exports to Türkiye increased by 29 percent, reaching $195 million.
Ambassador Sönmez, said the figures demonstrate the strength and resilience of bilateral relations and expressed confidence that trade volumes could multiply further in the near term.
“The construction, defense and tourism sectors in Türkiye offer highly attractive opportunities for Kuwaiti investors, and as the Embassy, we stand ready to provide all necessary support, guidance and facilitation to Kuwaiti business leaders and investors,” she added.
Ambassador Sönmez attributed the recent surge in trade and investment to the intensification of high-level exchanges between the two countries. She noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Kuwait last October resulted in a clear leadership-level consensus to expand trade, with initial results already becoming visible.
Economic cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen, with more than 400 Kuwaiti companies currently operating in Türkiye, while around 50 Turkish firms, particularly in the construction sector, are active in Kuwait. Turkish companies are also playing a key role in major infrastructure projects across the country, she said.
On the investment front, Ambassador Sönmez highlighted notable progress, citing the visit of a delegation from the Investment and Finance Office of the Presidency of Türkiye to Kuwait on September 29-30, 2025.
The visit included meetings with several institutions and an investment reception hosted by the Turkish Embassy, bringing together Kuwaiti investors and Turkish officials. Similar events are planned in the future to further strengthen business ties.
Looking ahead, Ambassador Sönmez announced plans to hold the 11th round of the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Türkiye later this year, where both sides will comprehensively review and advance their bilateral trade agenda.
In addition, a Türkiye–Kuwait Business Forum and B2B meetings are scheduled for the end of this month in cooperation with MÜSİAD and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Pre-registration for the forum has already opened, reflecting strong interest from the private sector.
Ambassador Sönmez concluded by expressing confidence that the growing partnerships between Türkiye and Kuwait will continue to expand and serve as a successful model for cooperation between countries.
