PM affirms strong commitment to expanding major development projects with China
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah chaired the 21st meeting of the Ministerial Committee at Bayan Palace today, to follow up the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the governments of the State of Kuwait and the People’s Republic of China.
The committee reviewed the latest progress in various development projects, including key areas of cooperation with China.
These include the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, development of the national electrical grid and renewable energy systems, establishment of a low-carbon green system for waste recycling, housing development, wastewater treatment infrastructure, and development of free and economic zones. Discussions also covered joint efforts to combat desertification, reports Al-Rai daily.
His Highness directed the committee to reinforce a spirit of initiative and achievement in advancing Kuwait’s economic development.
He emphasized that recent positive indicators in economic growth and the influx of foreign investments reflect the success of the committee’s work and Kuwait’s progress toward fulfilling the goals of its comprehensive development plan, aligned with the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Prime Minister underscored Kuwait’s strong and serious commitment to deepening strategic ties with China, particularly in accelerating the implementation of large-scale development projects that contribute to expanding economic relations between both nations.
Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and committee rapporteur, Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat, presented follow-up reports on the execution of agreements with China. He noted that high-level official communications between the two governments are advancing rapidly under leadership directives to elevate bilateral relations.
Ambassador Hayat also revealed that Kuwait is set to receive four official delegations from major Chinese state-owned enterprises next month. These visits aim to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in infrastructure, logistics, and other vital development sectors.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mishari, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Acting Head of the Prime Minister’s Diwan Sheikh Khaled Mohammed Al-Khaled, Head of the Fatwa and Legislation Department Counselor Salah Al-Majed and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and Committee Rapporteur Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat.
