NEW YORK: Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has on Thursday affirmed the government of Kuwait's long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings at A1. The outlook remains stable. The decision to affirm the ratings is underpinned by Moody's assessment that Kuwait's balance-sheet and fiscal buffers will remain strong for the foreseeable future, which preserve macroeconomic and external stability and anchor the credit profile.