Kuwait emir hopes improving oil prices will not obstruct economic reforms

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah looks as he witnesses a signing ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 9, 2018. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS - Copyright POOL New(Reuters)

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Published on 30/10/2018 - 10:02•Updated 23/04/2024 - 09:43

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KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah, told parliament on Tuesday he hoped the improvement in oil prices "won't obstruct the economic reforms process".

The emirate is trying to diversify its economy away of oil.