Philippines and Kuwait
The Republic of the Philippines and the State of Kuwait celebrates 44 years of formal diplomatic relations today, January 17! The two countries established diplomatic relations on January 17, 1979.
Common Ground
Kuwait is home to the old Souk in Salmiya where the Little Manila Building is located. A traditional market revived by Filipino shops and restaurants, it offers a wide range of Filipino food and products.
There are 243,577 Filipinos in Kuwait (2022).
There is one airline flying between the Philippines and Kuwait.
The distance between the Philippines and Kuwait is 7,597 kilometers.
The total trade between the Philippines and Kuwait is US$ 95.7 million (2022). Kuwait’s total export to the Philippines is US$17.2 million.
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