The bilateral relationship between Jordan and Kuwait is considered to be strong, though there are still sporadic tensions.

[1] Throughout the Iran–Iraq War, Jordan, along with Kuwait, were two main backers of Iraq in the conflict against the Islamic regime in Iran.

[2][3] However, following the Gulf War, began with Iraqi invasions of Kuwait, Jordan had been accused of being silent to the plight of many Kuwaitis, including the royal family of Kuwait, Al-Sabah; nonetheless the Jordanians were able to keep balance in relations.

[4] After the end of the Gulf War, Jordan became more critical of Saddam Hussein and more sympathetic to Kuwait.

[9] In September 2020, Jordan and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed two development aid agreements worth US$89 million to finance public education, infrastructure and economic reforms in Jordan.