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03.02.21Press Statement

Fitch Ratings Affirms the Sovereign Credit Rating for the State of Kuwait at "AA"

Fitch Ratings affirms the sovereign credit rating for the State of Kuwait at "AA", revises outlook to negative from stable.

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  • Fitch Ratings Press Release - Brief Arabic Translation.

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