Beijing: Kuwait's Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem affirmed Kuwait's commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at fostering constructive media dialogue and expanding cooperation between media institutions and think tanks. Speaking at the Media and Think Tank Conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador Al-Najem highlighted the importance of such conferences in strengthening mutual understanding among SCO member states.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Ambassador Al-Najem noted the summit's focus on pressing global issues such as digital innovation, green development, sustainable growth, and cross-border cooperation, emphasizing Kuwait's readiness to expand partnerships within the SCO framework. He also underlined Kuwait's "Kuwait Vision 2035," which includes key infrastructure projects like Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port and the Northern Economic Zone to enhance regional connectivity and investment.
Ambassador Al-Najem praised China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a vital platform for global development, reiterating Kuwait's early commitment to the initiative since 2014. He also conveyed Kuwait's support for global cooperation efforts launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Further, he highlighted Kuwait's recent full membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and reaffirmed Kuwait's role in supporting development through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), which has financed projects in over 100 developing countries.
The ambassador conveyed greetings from Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, wishing the summit success in strengthening regional and international media cooperation. Kuwait's delegation at the forum includes Acting Director General Mohammad Al-Mannai, Acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar, and Head of Marketing and Public Relations Lamia Al-Farsi.