8 How do you assess the current economic and trade relations between Belgium, Luxembourg and Kuwait, and which sectors or projects do you see as the most promising for strengthening partnerships between our two countries? Our relations with Belgium and Luxembourg are very positive and gainingmomentum. The European Union is Kuwait’s largest trading partner, andwe are seeing a renewed energy in our growing bilateral ties, particularly with Belgium, where we are building on more than 60 years of diplomatic relations. Trade between Belgiumand Kuwait has been steadily increasing, with Belgium primarily exporting chemicals, food products, and machinery, while importing mineral products from Kuwait. But beyond trade figures, we are entering a new phase of cooperation. We see strong potential in sectors like petrochemicals, clean energy, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure. Belgian expertise in these areas is world-renowned, and we believe joint ventures and strategic partnerships in these fields can bring mutual benefit to both our countries. Your Excellency, how do you see the recent Belgian economic mission to Kuwait contributing to the strengthening of trade relations between our two countries, and what message would you like to share with Belgian companies to encourage them to further develop their presence in the Kuwaiti market? How do you value this visit? The recent Belgian economic mission to Kuwait in April 2025 was truly a landmark event. We welcomed over 40 companies from Belgium across various sectors, and the level of engagement, through meetings, institutional visits, and sectorspecific briefings, was both meaningful and productive. This mission has significantly contributed to deepening trade ties and opening new channels of cooperation. It allowed Belgian businesses to gain firsthand insight into the Kuwaiti market and to explore how their expertise aligns with our national priorities under Vision 2035.
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