Al-Makhzoum: Cooperation with Korea to Develop Power Projects

The Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Dr. Sabih Al-Mukhaimis, held talks with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait, Jang Hyun Kim, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of electricity, water, and renewable energy, and the two sides exchanged views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. The ministry said in a press statement on Thursday that the two sides discussed opportunities to leverage Korean technology and expertise to develop the ministry’s projects, improve the efficiency of the electricity and water systems, and enhance their reliability, as well as to employ modern technologies and smart solutions in operations and maintenance. According to the statement, Al-Mukhaimis emphasized the ministry’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and exchanging expertise, pointing to the opportunities that future projects offer to specialized Korean companies, which would contribute to knowledge transfer, technology localization, and supporting the development of infrastructure. The two sides also discussed encouraging Korean technology to participate in the ministry’s future projects, building on the existing cooperation between the two countries to serve shared interests and support development goals.