Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife begin an official visit to Kuwait.

On the afternoon of November 16, local time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Kuwait International Airport, beginning an official visit to Kuwait from November 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah.

Welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at Kuwait International Airport, on the host country side were members of the Kuwaiti Royal Family, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kuwait Basel Humood AL Sabah; Minister in charge of social affairs, labor, family and youth Amthal Al Huwaila; and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Vietnam Yousef Ashour Al-Sabbagh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife begin an official visit to Kuwait.

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On the Vietnamese side, there were Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Duc Thang; Embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Kuwait.

Kuwait is the first stop on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip to three countries: Kuwait, Algeria, and South Africa. This is the first visit of the Vietnamese Prime Minister to Kuwait in 16 years, towards the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Kuwait in 2026 (January 10, 1976 - January 10, 2026).

After nearly 50 years of establishment, Vietnam - Kuwait relations have developed well. The two countries maintain high-level visits and contacts; bilateral cooperation mechanisms. Kuwait is currently Vietnam's largest trade and investment partner among the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Two-way trade turnover in 2024 will reach 7.3 billion USD.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is joining Japan in the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex (NSRP) project with a total investment of 9 billion USD and is committed to providing long-term crude oil for the plant.

His Highness, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kuwait Basel Humood AL Sabah welcomed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his wife and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the airport.

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During his visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to hold talks and meetings with the King of Kuwait, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, and the Crown Prince of Kuwait; visit Kuwait's socio-economic establishments; work with major Kuwaiti economic groups and deliver policy speeches at the Kuwait Diplomatic Academy.

The two sides will discuss, agree on directions and measures, and determine a framework for deeper cooperation in the coming time; promote bilateral relations, and bring them to a new level.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Kuwait affirms Vietnam's determination in implementing its foreign policy strategy towards the Middle East region, implementing Resolution 59-NQ/TW of the Politburo on international integration in the new situation.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-va-phu-nhan-bat-dau-chuyen-tham-chinh-thuc-kuwait-185251116193113469.htm