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Kuwait Times
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- Kuwait Times
Outgoing Chinese envoy praises growth in China-Kuwait ties
KUWAIT: The Chinese embassy in Kuwait hosted a farewell reception on Monday in honor of the outgoing Chinese Ambassador. During his speech, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei expressed his deep appreciation to Kuwaiti leadership, officials, and people as he concluded his diplomatic mission after three years of service, highlighting the remarkable development in China-Kuwait relations and the warmth of the Kuwaiti society. Ambassador Jianwei shared that his arrival in Kuwait on May 22, 2022, marked the beginning of a significant and unforgettable chapter in his diplomatic career. 'Over the past three years, I had the pleasure of witnessing Kuwait's remarkable journey toward progress under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The New Kuwait 2035 Vision has achieved tremendous success across multiple sectors, elevating Kuwait's regional and international standing,' he said. Regarding Kuwait's cultural richness, he said: 'From the majestic Grand Mosque to the vibrant Souq Al-Mubarakiya, from traditional Sadu weaving to modern architectural marvels like Al Hamra Tower and the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, the blend of heritage and modernity left a deep impression on me.' The Ambassador highlighted key accomplishments during his term, adding that there were two meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal that fostered strategic alignment. On economic cooperation, he mentioned that China remained Kuwait's largest trading partner for 10 consecutive years, explaining: 'Substantial progress was achieved in landmark ventures such as Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port and renewable energy initiatives.' He noted that the first Chinese Cultural Center in the Gulf was established in Kuwait during his tenure, and exchanges among students, academics, media and youth increased. The ambassador also welcomed the recent Chinese decision to grant visa exemptions to Kuwaiti passport holders, saying: 'We warmly welcome more Kuwaiti friends to explore China.' Concluding his remarks, the Chinese Ambassador affirmed his confidence in the bright future of China-Kuwait relations and pledged to continue promoting this enduring friendship wherever he goes.
Arab Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
China willing to deepen strategic ties with Kuwait: Premier Li
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday reaffirmed China's readiness to enhance strategic cooperation with Kuwait and push forward the steady development of bilateral relations. His remarks came during a meeting with His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who was representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in the Malaysian capital. According to China's Xinhua News Agency, Premier Li highlighted the longstanding and robust nature of China-Kuwait relations, which have steadily progressed for over 50 years. He credited the strategic guidance of both Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait for the recent momentum and success in practical cooperation between the two countries. Li noted the economic complementarity between China and Kuwait, emphasizing the potential for deeper collaboration. He expressed China's support for aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Kuwait Vision 2035, aiming to broaden the scope of joint projects and expedite their implementation. The Chinese leader outlined key sectors for expanded cooperation, including energy, investment, the green and digital economies, and artificial intelligence. He also underscored the importance of people-to-people ties, advocating for stronger partnerships in education and tourism to foster closer cultural and social connections. Amid rising global instability and protectionist trends, Li stressed the significance of multilateral engagement. He called for continued coordination with Kuwait through platforms such as the United Nations, the China-GCC framework, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia. This, he said, would promote equitable global governance and contribute to international peace and prosperity. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the current state of Kuwait-China relations and discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation across various fields. They also addressed regional and international developments in the context of the ongoing summits.
Malaysia Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
2nd LD Writethru: Chinese premier says China ready to join Kuwait for steady development of ties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is ready to join Kuwait in continuing to push for the steady development of bilateral ties. Li made the remarks during his meeting with Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, crown prince of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit. Bilateral relations between China and Kuwait have maintained steady and sound development since its establishment over half a century ago, Li said. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, China-Kuwait relations have witnessed rapid progress and fruitful results in practical cooperation, Li said. China, Li said, is ready to work with Kuwait to consolidate political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, so as to continue to push for in-depth and substantive development of bilateral relations. Li pointed out that China and Kuwait enjoy strong economic complementarity and broad prospects for cooperation. China stands ready to work with Kuwait to strengthen the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Kuwait Vision 2035, expanding the scope of cooperation and accelerating the implementation of major cooperative projects, Li said. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Kuwait in such fields as energy, investment, green economy, digital economy and artificial intelligence, so as to open up new space for win-win cooperation and contribute to each other's development and revitalization, Li said. Li called on the two sides to enhance cooperation in education and tourism, further facilitate personnel exchanges and foster deeper friendship between the two peoples. Against a turbulent international landscape marked by rising unilateralism and protectionism, Li said, China is committed to strengthening communication and coordination with Kuwait through such multilateral platforms as the United Nations, China-GCC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia to push for more just and equitable global governance and promote harmony, stability and prosperity for the whole world. For his part, Al-Sabah said that Kuwait and China enjoy a profound traditional friendship, noting that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, Kuwait-China relations have shown a good momentum of development. The Kuwaiti side thanks China for supporting Kuwait in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, adding that Kuwait firmly adheres to the one-China principle and supports China's position on issues concerning its core interests. The Kuwaiti side attaches great importance to developing relations with China, and is willing to work with China to actively implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, tap the potential for cooperation, expand areas of cooperation, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, he said. Kuwait is also ready to work with China to promote cooperation between the GCC and China, enhance communication and coordination on regional and multilateral affairs, so as to push bilateral relations to a higher level, he added. The Chinese premier arrived in Kuala Lumpur earlier Monday to attend the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
Malaysia Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
1st LD: Chinese premier says China ready to join Kuwait for steady development of ties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is ready to join Kuwait in continuing to push for the steady development of bilateral ties. Li made the remarks during his meeting with Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, crown prince of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit. Bilateral relations between China and Kuwait have maintained steady and sound development since its establishment over half a century ago, Li said. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, China-Kuwait relations have witnessed rapid progress and fruitful results in practical cooperation, Li said. China, Li said, is ready to work with Kuwait to consolidate political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, so as to continue to push for in-depth and substantive development of bilateral relations. Li pointed out that China and Kuwait enjoy strong economic complementarity and broad prospects for cooperation. China stands ready to work with Kuwait to strengthen the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Kuwait Vision 2035, expanding the scope of cooperation and accelerating the implementation of major cooperative projects, Li said. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Kuwait in such fields as energy, investment, green economy, digital economy and artificial intelligence, so as to open up new space for win-win cooperation and contribute to each other's development and revitalization, Li said. Li called on the two sides to enhance cooperation in education and tourism, further facilitate personnel exchanges and foster deeper friendship between the two peoples. Against a turbulent international landscape marked by rising unilateralism and protectionism, Li said, China is committed to strengthening communication and coordination with Kuwait through such multilateral platforms as the United Nations, China-GCC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia to push for more just and equitable global governance and promote harmony, stability and prosperity for the whole world. The Chinese premier arrived in Kuala Lumpur earlier Monday to attend the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
Arab Times
05-03-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
China Gezhouba Group signs $557 mln contracts in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, March 4, (Xinhua): China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) on Monday signed two major contracts worth a total of 557 million U.S. dollars with Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW). The contracts cover the construction and maintenance of road networks, infrastructure, irrigation reservoirs, and substations in South Saad Al-Abdullah New City, located about 25 kilometers southwest of the capital Kuwait City. According to the CGGC, the two projects are valued at 77.25 million Kuwaiti dinars (around 250 million dollars) and 94.88 million Kuwaiti dinars (around 307 million dollars), respectively. Addressing the signing ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei described the contracts as a fruitful outcome of China-Kuwait cooperation. He expressed his gratitude to the Kuwaiti side for its strong support, highlighting that the project would enhance the quality of life for Kuwaiti citizens. Meanwhile, Zhang reaffirmed China's commitment to continuing bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations, and encouraged more Chinese companies to explore opportunities in Kuwait, especially in the housing sector. Kuwait's Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdul Latif Al-Mishari described the contracts as 'highly significant,' calling them 'a major achievement and among PAHW's largest contracts.' He also expressed confidence in CGGC's ability to deliver the project on schedule. Liu Huailiang, chairman of China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co., Ltd., noted that the new contracts with the PAHW would further strengthen economic and trade ties between China and Kuwait, and contribute to the realization of Kuwait Vision 2035. Spanning approximately 64 square kilometers, the South Saad Al-Abdullah New City project is one of the key projects under Kuwait Vision 2035. It includes the construction of over 20,000 residential units and service facilities, aiming to accommodate around 150,000 residents upon completion
