Chinese Ambassador: We Look Forward to Deeper Partnership with Kuwait in Technology, Innovation, and Development

Mai Al-Sukkar - The Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait, Yang Xin, described Kuwait as an important partner for his country in the Gulf region, emphasizing China’s readiness to work with the Kuwaiti side to implement the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen exchanges of expertise in state governance and good governance, and enhance cooperation based on mutual benefit across various fields, thereby achieving shared development. This came during a reading session for the first volume of the book “China’s Governance under the Leadership of Xi Jinping,” organized by the Xinhua News Agency office in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese publisher China Intercontinental Press, with the attendance of several personalities and stakeholders interested in cultural and developmental issues.

Yang stated that Kuwait-China relations have witnessed notable progress in recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He pointed out that the deep alignment between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Kuwait’s Vision 2035 has yielded tangible results in various fields of practical cooperation. He affirmed that China adheres to a policy of openness and cooperation based on mutual benefit, and continues to provide new opportunities for the world through its economic development, stressing his country’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Kuwait and expanding the horizons of bilateral cooperation in technology, innovation, and development.

For his part, Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Artificial Intelligence of Things Association, affirmed that Kuwait-China relations are rooted in a long history of friendship and mutual respect, and have evolved from traditional trade exchanges to broad cooperation in energy, investment, infrastructure, and culture. He noted that relations between the two countries stand today on the threshold of a new phase, moving beyond traditional cooperation toward deeper partnerships in knowledge, technology, and innovation, adding that China’s developmental experience offers important lessons in strategic planning and investment in human capital.

For her part, Sheikh Dr. Al-Anoud Al-Sabah, representative of the Kuwait-China Friendship Club Foundation, emphasized that cultural cooperation between Kuwait and China, particularly in preserving and digitizing heritage, constitutes a fundamental pillar for sustaining bridges of human communication and civilizational exchange, and for strengthening the historical ties between the two countries, which are celebrating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. She praised China’s role in protecting world heritage through UNESCO, and its use of artificial intelligence in digitizing archaeological sites, restoring ancient texts, and safeguarding heritage from natural disasters.