Our Ambassador in Hanoi Participates in 2026 Autumn Economic Forum in Vietnam Alongside 1,800 Senior Officials, International Institution Representatives, and Economic Experts
Kuwait's Ambassador to Hanoi, Youssef Al-Sabbagh, participated in the 2026 Autumn Economic Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, at the request of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister. The forum discussed international economic cooperation and investment opportunities, with over 1,800 participants from various sectors.
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Kuwait participated in the 2026 Annual Economic Autumn Forum, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic capital, to discuss international economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and the enhancement of partnerships between governments and the private sector.
In a statement received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Friday, Kuwait’s embassy in Vietnam noted that Kuwait’s ambassador to Hanoi, Yousef Al-Sabbagh, participated in the forum pursuant to a mandate from His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister.
The statement said the forum was attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Stefan Mergenthaler, Director-General of the World Economic Forum, alongside more than 1,800 participants, including senior government officials, representatives of international institutions, companies, the private sector, businessmen, economic experts, and ambassadors accredited to Vietnam.
The event, held in collaboration with the World Economic Forum under the theme “The Spirit of Cooperation in the New Era,” discussed several topics related to global economic growth drivers, technological and digital transformations, innovation, the development of international production and trade networks, and enhancing the role of the private sector in driving development.
Discussions also covered ways to expand international cooperation to address current economic challenges, create a favorable environment for investment and sustainable development, showcase available investment opportunities, and strengthen partnerships among governments, the private sector, and international institutions.
On the sidelines of the forum, Ambassador Al-Sabbagh conveyed greetings from His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, and Kuwait’s political leadership, to Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Vietnam’s political leadership. He also conveyed His Highness the Prime Minister’s best wishes to the Vietnamese government and people for continued progress and prosperity, and to the bilateral relations between the two countries for further growth and development.
