Crown Prince Meets Chairman and CEO of BlackRock

Kuwait – His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, was received at Bayan Palace this morning by Mr. Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation in the economic field and strengthen partnerships with global institutions, thereby supporting efforts to promote economic development and diversify investment areas, as well as developing and enhancing national capacities to serve the goals of sustainable development. Attending the meeting were H.E. Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Diwan of His Highness the Crown Prince; H.E. Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority; H.E. Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Saud Al-Sabah, Managing Director of the Public Authority for Investment; and senior officials. (End) A.M.H.