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Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Duc Thang said that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhs upcoming visit to Kuwait will not only strengthen friendly relations, increase political trust, expand markets, but also explore areas of potential cooperation between the two countries. Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Duc Thang - Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Kuwait Talking to the press, Ambassador Nguyen Duc Thang shared that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhs visit has many extremely important meanings, not only for bilateral relations between Vietnam and Kuwait in particular, but also affirms Vietnams guidelines and policies to develop relations with the region in general. This foreign activity is a continuation of the visit to the three Gulf countries. of the Prime Minister in 2024; demonstrates Vietnams determination in implementing its foreign policy strategy for the Middle East region, promptly realizing Resolution 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new situation. Through high-level foreign affairs activities, the two countries continue to strengthen friendly relations, increase political trust, expand markets, and explore potential areas of cooperation with Kuwait. This is the first visit to Kuwait by a senior Vietnamese leader in 16 years, taking place right at the time the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations in January 2026. It can be absolutely affirmed that this is the ripe time for the two countries to consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations, bringing this relationship to new heights, making practical contributions to the development goals of both countries. For Vietnam, it is the goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and in the group of 30 leading economies in the world by 2030, striving to become a developed, high-income, prosperous and happy country by 2030. 2045; with Kuwait is Vision 2035 to make this country a leading financial and trade center in the region and the world. On the other hand, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhs visit took place in the context that Kuwait is taking on the role of Chairman of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The Ambassador said that recently, Kuwait has adjusted its policies, paying more attention to Asian countries, including the ASEAN group of countries. Kuwait proactively participated in signing the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) in September 2023. RELATED NEWS In the two recent GCC-ASEAN Summits (October 2023 and May 2025), Kuwait played an active role, participating in many important issues in cooperation between the blocs. With full potential and position, Vietnam can, together with Kuwait, act as a bridge to promote inter-regional cooperation between ASEAN and GCC. At the same time, Vietnam wants Kuwait to promote its role in the process of promoting the launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the GCC in 2025. Within the framework of the visit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will have many important activities, including a meeting with King Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and talks with the Prime Minister. Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received a number of ministers and leaders of key economic groups. The two sides will review the developments achieved in the friendship and cooperation of nearly half a century, as well as exchange and agree on directions, measures and determine a framework for deeper cooperation in the coming time. The highlight of the visit was Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhs policy speech at the Kuwait Diplomatic Academy, a training and academic exchange facility rich in tradition, meeting the requirements of developing Kuwaits foreign affairs human resources worthy of the Arab region and the world. Through his speech, the Prime Minister will convey strong messages about Vietnams steady progress in the process of socio-economic development, while highlighting Vietnams guidelines, policies and priorities in promoting cohesive relations and multi-faceted cooperation with the Middle East region and with Kuwait in particular in a long-term strategic vision. Highlights in Vietnam - Kuwait relations Mentioning achievements in bilateral relations in recent times, the Ambassador shared oil and gas investment and trade. is a highlight in the current picture of bilateral relations. The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is managing a sovereign fund with the 4th largest total capital globally with about 1,065 billion USD (second only to Norway, China and the UAE), playing an important role in allocating investment abroad. Up to now, Kuwait is the country from the Middle East with the largest total investment capital in Vietnam, the most typical being the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Plant project with a capital contribution of up to 3.5 billion USD. Stable oil supply from Kuwait has helped Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Plant contribute up to 35% of petroleum products consumed in the domestic market. In addition, the two countries also maintain other areas of cooperation with positive results. The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has for many years supported essential infrastructure projectsu in Vietnam, with a total value to date reaching 182 million USD through 15 projects in many provinces and cities. In the field of local cooperation, there are currently a number of connection cooperation agreements between the two countries such as Ho Chi Minh City and Ahmadi province, Thanh Hoa province and Farwaniya province... thereby promoting delegation exchange activities, trade promotion and exchanges between people. In the field of education and training, the Kuwait Government has created conditions for providing scholarships for many Vietnamese students to study Arabic at Kuwait University every year since 2013. After 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations, Viet
