Kuwait Participates in Vietnam's Autumn Economic Forum

- Ambassador Al-Sabbagh attended the forum pursuant to a directive from the Prime Minister

- The forum reviewed global economic growth drivers, technological and digital transformations, the development of production and international trade, and the enhancement of the private sector’s role in development

The State of 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 strengthening of partnerships between governments and the private sector.

The Kuwaiti Embassy in Vietnam stated in a statement on Friday that Kuwait’s Ambassador to Hanoi, Yousef Al-Sabbagh, participated in the forum pursuant to a directive from His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister.

The statement noted that the forum’s proceedings were 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 statement added that 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 production and international trade networks, and the enhancement of the private sector’s role in driving development.

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.