BEIJING, June 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait renewed its commitment to sustainable development during its participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Energy Ministers meeting, held in Ningbo, Zhejiang, on June 26, 27.
Counselor of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Beijing, Abdulaziz Al-Dakheel, delivered a speech at the meeting in which he affirmed Kuwait's full support for the organization's goals regarding sustainable development.
Al-Dakheel pointed out that the initiative reflected collective commitment to climate change, energy security, and the transition to a green economy, stressing Kuwait's keenness to strengthen its regional and international cooperation in these areas.
He reviewed his country's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and its vision to diversify the national economy and build a prosperous future for future generations.
He also pointed to the importance of the Kuwaiti-Chinese partnership in the energy sector, particularly following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in July 2024.
The memorandum was between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, the Chinese State-owned Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), and the National Energy Administration.
The memorandum covered renewable energy, technical cooperation to meet peak demand, and clean energy infrastructure planning.
Counselor Al-Dakheel said that the visit of a high-level Chinese delegation to Al-Shagaya Renewable Energy Station last May reflected the seriousness of the partnership and the desire of both parties for future expansion.
This year's SCO meeting, under the theme of "Integrate Innovation for Energy Future," gathered energy regulators of SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as major international organizations and energy enterprises. (end) maay.ao