State of Kuwait participates in Vietnam's Autumn Economic Forum

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.

The Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam stated in a statement received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Friday that Kuwait’s Ambassador to Hanoi, Yousef Al-Sabbagh, participated in the forum upon the instruction of His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister.

The statement noted that 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, and showcase available investment opportunities while strengthening 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-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, and the political leadership of Kuwait, to Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and the Vietnamese political leadership.

Ambassador Al-Sabbagh 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.

The Annual Economic Autumn Forum is an international platform for economic and investment dialogue hosted by Vietnam. The 2026 edition took place from October 26 to 29, with its main sessions held on October 27 and 28, featuring more than 1,500 official delegates from 60 countries and regions and approximately 250 speakers.

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.