Kuwait Participates in Vietnam's Autumn Economic Forum Alongside 1,800 Senior Officials, International Representatives, and Economic Experts
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Kuwait's participation in the Vietnam Autumn Economic Forum to strengthen partnerships.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
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 KUNA, Kuwait’s embassy in Vietnam noted that Ambassador Yusuf Al-Sabbagh participated in the forum on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister.
The statement added that the forum’s proceedings were attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, World Economic Forum Managing Director Stefan Mergenthaler, and 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 between 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-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, and Kuwait’s political leadership to Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the Vietnamese political leadership. He also conveyed His Highness the Prime Minister’s best wishes to Vietnam, its government, and its people for continued progress and prosperity, and to the bilateral relations between the two countries for further growth and development.
The forum featured 22 specialized discussion sessions and more than 30 technology presentations, alongside the announcement of approval for 12 investment projects with a total value of approximately $13.58 billion in the sectors of ports, logistics, infrastructure, industries, and advanced technology.
