[1] The relations focused on economy and trade sectors, especially on energy (oil) and human resources (migrant workers).

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Kuwait on April 29–30, 2006, and reciprocated by the visit of Kuwaiti Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah to Indonesia on May 30 to June 1, 2007.

[1] Kuwait imports from Indonesia are paper, cement, plywood, rubber, charcoal, food, furniture, ceramics, electronics, building materials, kitchen utensils and home appliances.

[1] Kuwait also expressed their interest to build a US$7 billion worth oil refinery in Indonesia.

In 2013 there are around 2,000 jobs available and offered to Indonesian worker in formal and professional sector.