Kuwait Airways which commenced its Colombo Operations way back in 1972. has gradually expanded its services to cater to the developing need.

The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives, Yaqoub Al Ateeqi welcoing the commencement of daily flights said that the relationship between Kuwait and Sri Lanka has always been friendlier and solidarity throughout the history. He highlighted the desire to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations.