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US-Kuwait Economic forum significant to joint investment - Kuwaiti CEOs

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (KUNA) -- A number of Kuwait's private sector representatives commended Friday outcomes of the US-Kuwait Economic Forum, held on the sidelines of His Highness the Amir's recent visit to the US.
The forum, which held at the US Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, and concluded today, is also significant for boosting joint investment between the two countries, the representatives, part of the economic delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir, indicated to KUNA.
The Kuwaiti private sector was keen on strengthening His Highness the Amir's efforts to consolidate economic and commercial ties between the two countries, Isam Al-Sager, Group Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), said.
For his part, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Chairman Hamad Al-Marzouq said that the event addressed several ideas and projects that were notably related to His Highness the Amir's vision to turn Kuwait into a pioneering financial and commercial hub in the region.
Meanwhile, Dabbous Al-Dabbous, Board Member of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the economic delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir was keen on marketing Kuwait as a promising investment arena and business gate reaching several markets in the region.
The forum was successful by all standards, Al-Dabbous noted, adding that such a success is due to the forum's significant activities and discussions, reflecting the American interest in boosting US investments in Kuwaiti market.
For her part, Wafa Al-Qatami, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), mentioned the US-Kuwaiti forum saw participation of around 150 representatives of major US companies, which reflected the event's importance and desire to bolster US investment in Kuwait. (end) asf.ss.ma