Al-Rifai discusses the 'Hormuz' crisis and its impact on energy supply chains with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade
Al-Rifai discussed the Hormuz crisis and its repercussions on energy supply chains with the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Yaqoob Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rafai, met today with the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Ziyoudi. The discussion focused on the latest developments in the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for energy supply chains, on the sidelines of Kuwait’s participation in the 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Meeting.
Minister Al-Rafai also met with Dr. Sarah Ismail Al-Shorai, Executive Director of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Organization for the Development of Women in OIC Member States (OWIS). He congratulated her on her appointment as Executive Director, wishing her success in her duties, and reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to continuing its support for OIC institutions and enhancing the organization’s role in empowering women and promoting their participation in achieving sustainable development in member states. He called for activating the organization’s role and strengthening its contributions to effectively support women’s issues and achieve tangible, positive impact in this field.
Additionally, Minister Al-Rafai met with Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC). He emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to continuing its support for international and Islamic institutions to achieve tangible results and deliver projects with added value. The two sides discussed prospects for future cooperation between Kuwait and SESRIC in the fields of research, training, and statistics.
