Envoys Celebrate Vigor of Belgian-Kuwaiti Relations During Prestigious Commerce Expedition
The lively banter between His Excellency Christian Dooms, the Ambassador of Belgium in Kuwait, and the locals set the scene for a monumental phase in Belgian-Kuwaiti relations. The enfant terrible of diplomacy, Ambassador Dooms, kicked off the proceedings by underscoring the resilience of their bond and reaffirming Belgium's commitment to amplifying these connections across a myriad of fields.
In a hot-off-the-press statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Ambassador Dooms declared that the visit from a high-level Belgian trade delegation, from April 28 to 30, 2025, epitomizes Belgium's sincere longing to beef up collaboration with Kuwait.
The audacious delegation rolled deep, boasting over 40 representatives hailing from leading Belgian companies slaying it in sectors like cybersecurity, renewable energy, sustainable development, healthcare, construction, and business ventures in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Catching wind of such swagger, the ambassador declared that the delegation's presence in Kuwait was a pivotal move toward strengthening bilateral economic ties and exploring cooperative avenues in sync with Kuwait's development aspirations.
He further revealed that the delegation's itinerary included talks meant to bolster economic engagement, pinpointing that they'd previously held a constructive powwow with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strategize about beefing up trade and investment exchange.
Maintaining the lively discourse, the Ambassador expressed his hope that this visit would serve as a brochure for Belgian know-how and spawn fresh opportunities for mutual cooperation, proclaiming, "Our connection has stood the test of time, and we're gearing up to elevate our camaraderie to toe-curling heights of cahoots."
Riding the momentum, Isabelle Griba, CEO of the Brussels Economic Development Agency, echoed the sentiments, affirming that the participation of 40 Belgian companies flatters Belgium's craving for establishing new partnerships in the vicinity, specifically with Kuwait.
The resilient Griba hammered home that the delegation encapsulates the adaptability and tech-savviness of the Belgian economy and is primed and ready for sharing its chops with Kuwait's public and private sectors.
Griba further indicated that the visit is poised to intensify cooperation in critical fields such as infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable energy, all of which are foundational to Kuwait's future vision.
Welcoming the delightful delegation with open arms, the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry reiterated the importance of Kuwaiti-Belgian economic attachments. The Chamber trumpeted that the volume of bilateral trade reached a whopping $253.5 million in 2023 and pointed to existing joint investments, particularly in infrastructure, real estate, and financial services.
Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary-General of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, peppered his compliments with a call for concerted efforts to realize shared objectives. He branded Kuwait as a keystone investment partner, particularly in enhancing Belgium's energy sector through strategic oil and gas ventures.
During the visit, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority gave a sneak peek into the "New Kuwait 2035" vision, outlining notable national projects and plentiful prospects for partnership. Belgian companies, in turn, showcased their services, cutting-edge innovation, and project prowess across various sectors.
The delegation is slated to convene with over ten Kuwaiti governmental organizations and numerous private sector entities, securing the growing economic and investment bonds between the two nations.
In light of the upcoming visit of a Belgian trade delegation in 2025, Ambassador Dooms expressed hope that this meeting will further strengthen Bilateral economic ties between Kuwait and Belgium. The delegation, comprising over 40 representatives from leading Belgium companies in sectors like cybersecurity, renewable energy, sustainable development, healthcare, construction, and business ventures in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, aims to enhance cooperation in critical fields such as infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable energy. Griba, CEO of the Brussels Economic Development Agency, emphasized that the delegation encapsulates the adaptability and tech-savviness of the Belgian economy and is ready to share its expertise with Kuwait's public and private sectors.
