Prime Minister Discusses Joint Investment Cooperation with Heads of BlackRock and KKR

His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, received at Bayan Palace Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for joint cooperation to enhance economic partnership, as well as exchanged views on ways to develop commercial and investment relations and support initiatives that serve mutual interests. Attending the meeting were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jaber Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion Sheikh Saud Salem Al-Abdulaziz.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, also received Scott Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. The meeting discussed investment cooperation opportunities and promising prospects, and included an exchange of views on the global economic situation and issues of common interest. Attending the meeting were Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Managing Director of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion Sheikh Saud Salem Al-Abdulaziz.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, sent a congratulatory message to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, conveying his sincere congratulations on his re-election to a new presidential term. He also sent a congratulatory message to Sir Stanley John, Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.