British-Kuwait Agreement of 1899
3 December 2009An Agreement between Kuwait and Britain
The British-Kuwait Agreement of 1899 marked the founding of a great relationship between the two nations. This agreement defined Kuwait as an independent country under the protection of the British government. Both nations benefited from this agreement in the aspects of international relations, politics, and economics. This gave Britain sole control and mediation over Kuwait, while Kuwait on the other hand, gained a strong ally and protection...