Crown Prince's Envoy: Support and Enhance Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation Between Kuwait and the US
Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal led the Kuwaiti delegation at the UN General Assembly, where he met with King Abdullah II, President Erdogan, Antonio Costa, and Ruth Boreat to discuss bilateral and digital cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The representative of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was chaired by His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (may God protect him), who led the State of Kuwait delegation at the opening session of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, met with his brother, King Abdullah II bin Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince, at King Abdullah II’s residence in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. At the outset of the meeting, His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, to his brother the King and the Crown Prince, extending wishes for their good health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its people. The meeting also discussed the deep-rooted historical fraternal relations between Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and ways to enhance and develop them to serve the interests of both countries and peoples, alongside discussions on the latest developments in regional and international affairs.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Major General Ahmed Al-Duwaikh, and Assistant Foreign Minister for Ministerial Affairs, Counselor Abdullah Al-Obeidi.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the permanent delegation of the Republic of Turkey to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. At the start of the meeting, His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, to the Turkish President, wishing him good health and the Republic of Turkey and its people continued progress and prosperity. The meeting discussed the close bilateral relations between Kuwait and Turkey, and ways to enhance and develop them across various fields to serve the interests of both countries and peoples, as well as regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs, Ambassador Sadiq Maaref, and Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also received European Council President Antonio Costa at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. At the outset, His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, to the European Council President, wishing him success and prosperity, and further development and growth for the peoples of the European Union member states. The meeting discussed partnership and cooperation relations between Kuwait and the European Union, and ways to develop them to serve common interests, alongside discussions on key regional and international developments.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs, Ambassador Sadiq Maaref, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, and Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also met with Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the framework agreement between the Government of Kuwait and Google Cloud, and monitored the implementation of strategic projects related to digital transformation, cloud computing infrastructure, data centers, and the development of digital skills among Kuwaiti national cadres. It also discussed prospects for joint cooperation between Kuwait and Alphabet Inc., contributing to supporting Kuwait’s vision.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs, Ambassador Sadiq Maaref, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, and Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also received Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, and Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al-Mulla, Chief Executive Officer of the World Bank Group, at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting reviewed the latest developments regarding the training and development of national cadres and leveraging the World Bank’s expertise in providing technical support to serve the objectives of Kuwait’s vision. It also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in developmental and consultative fields, and exchanged views on regional and international economic and developmental issues, as well as efforts to finance sustainable development.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Affairs, Ambassador Sadiq Maaref, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Major General Ahmed Al-Duwaikh.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also received Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, and his accompanying delegation, at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between Kuwait and the Republic of Kosovo, and ways to develop them to serve the interests of the two friendly countries and peoples, alongside discussions on key regional and international developments.
Attendees included Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Major General Ahmed Al-Duwaikh.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also received a delegation from representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce and the American-Kuwaiti Business Council, including Koushik Choksi, First Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia, and First Vice President for International Member Engagement at the American Chamber of Commerce; Steve Lott, Vice President for the Middle East at the Chamber; Lydia Jobs, Chief Executive Officer of the American-Kuwaiti Business Council at the Chamber; Donna Milford, Executive Vice President at State Street Corporation, serving as Chair of the American-Kuwaiti Business Council; and Jenny Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Templeton Investments, at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, His Highness the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of the role of members of the American Chamber of Commerce and the American-Kuwaiti Business Council in supporting and strengthening economic, commercial, and investment cooperation ties between Kuwait and the United States. The meeting discussed ways to consolidate economic, commercial, and investment relations between Kuwait and the United States, and reviewed investment opportunities in Kuwait for leading American companies and institutions in various vital sectors.
Attendees included Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Major General Ahmed Al-Duwaikh.
His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also received Brad Smith, Vice Chairman and President of Microsoft, at the permanent delegation of Kuwait to the UN in New York City, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the strategic agreement between Kuwait and Microsoft, and highlighted preparations for the opening of Microsoft’s largest digital innovation center in the region in Kuwait in the coming weeks. The meeting also addressed opportunities to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and data centers, contributing to accelerating Kuwait’s technological transformation, developing the modern technology ecosystem, and building national competencies and capabilities according to the highest global standards.
Attendees included Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office, Major General Ahmed Al-Duwaikh.
