On October 1, 2020, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Kuwait's new Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory message that since the establishment of diplomatic relation between China and Kuwait, the bilateral relation develops smoothly and the two countries have become good friends of mutual trust and good partners of sincere cooperation. He attaches great importance to the development of China-Kuwait relation and is willing to work with Emir Nawaf to deepen the China-Kuwait comprehensive strategic partnership and create more benefits for both countries.