HONG KONG: Kuwait’s Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Ambassador Nasser Al-Ghanim, on Thursday reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), noting Kuwait was among the first countries to join the initiative in 2014. He emphasized that the BRI’s objectives align closely with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 development strategy.

Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit, Al-Ghanim said Kuwait values the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in organizing the prominent global forum. He added that Kuwait is keen to participate effectively, represented by a diverse delegation including the Ministry of Finance, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC).

Consul General of Kuwait in Hong Kong and Macau, Ambassador Nasser Al-Ghanim is pictured with other officials during the summit.

Al-Ghanim highlighted Kuwait’s focus on strategic sectors such as infrastructure, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, green technology, trade, investment and innovation, describing them as key drivers for sustainable growth and smart city development. He stressed the importance of collective action to address global challenges, including cybersecurity threats, the digital divide, market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, calling for stronger regional and international partnerships to safeguard supply chains and boost cooperation.

He further underscored Kuwait’s open policy and attractive investment environment, urging international partners to seize opportunities offered through the country’s major development projects under Vision 2035. Kuwait’s stability, security, strategic location and investment potential, he affirmed, position it as a distinguished regional and global hub. Al-Ghanim concluded by reiterating Kuwait’s readiness to enhance cooperation and achieve mutual benefits with its BRI partners. — KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired on Thursday a ministerial committee meeting at Bayan Palace, to follow up on agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed with China.

The 26th meeting discussed the progress of joint Kuwait-China initiatives, particularly the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, renewable energy development, housing, environmental infrastructure for sewage treatment plants, eco-friendly recycling, cooperation in combating desertification, and sustainable agriculture.

His Highness the Prime Minister instructed committee members to coordinate with Chinese state companies on major development projects and expanded investment, praising their efforts under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and member and rapporteur of the Ministerial Committee, Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat, presented the results of the visit of three delegations representing Chinese government companies to Kuwait this month, expressing the interest of both the Kuwaiti and Chinese sides and their keenness to enhance joint cooperation between them and push it in all fields to broader horizons, stressing the continued increase in the pace of communication between state agencies to take all necessary steps and measures that would contribute to accelerating the implementation of major development projects in the country, especially in light of the Chinese government’s recent submission of more new nominations for Chinese government companies with global expertise, determined to participate effectively in major development projects in the country.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil, Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Hamed Al-Mishari, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Fatwa and Legislation Department Counselor Salah Al-Majed, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, and member and rapporteur of the Ministerial Committee Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) Wafaa Al-Yahya has emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation mechanisms among technical institutions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, noting that such efforts directly contribute to the welfare and prosperity of their peoples. Speaking to KUNA following the conclusion of the 12th meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee for Statistical Affairs, chaired by Kuwait and hosted in Oman, Al-Yahya highlighted the significance of joint Gulf action, consistent follow-up on key files and the implementation of decisions and directives of GCC leaders.

She affirmed that Kuwait’s participation in such meetings reflects its commitment to enhancing joint Gulf action and supporting the work of regional bodies, particularly the Gulf Statistics Center, as well as international organizations concerned with statistical development. She stressed the critical role of accurate data in supporting sound decision-making that benefits the region.

Acting Director General of the Central Administration of Statistics Wafaa Al-Yahya

The meeting’s agenda included following up on recommendations of the 11th committee session, discussing the draft strategic plan for joint statistical work 2026–2030, and considering a proposal to establish a regional working group on population estimates and projections. Participants also reviewed the center’s draft budget for 2026, discussed the e-commerce and digital economy project, examined performance indicators related to the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs 2025–2028 and reviewed the foreign trade database and environmental performance index. — KUNA