BEIJING: Kuwait showcased its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and its national vision for diversifying the economy and building a prosperous future for coming generations, during its participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Energy Ministers’ Conference. The event was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, East China, on June 26–27 under the theme “Innovation and Integration: A Dynamic Future”, with the participation of ministers, officials and experts from SCO member states, observers, and dialogue partners.
In a statement received by KUNA on Saturday, Kuwait’s Embassy in Beijing highlighted the remarks of Counselor Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil, who represented the Embassy at the conference. In his address, Al-Dakhil affirmed Kuwait’s full support for the SCO’s goals, especially under China’s rotating presidency for 2024–2025, which it has designated as the “Years of Sustainable Development”. He noted that this initiative reflects a collective commitment to climate action, energy security, and the transition to a green economy.
Al-Dakhil emphasized that Kuwait, as an active dialogue partner of the SCO, continues to strengthen its regional and international cooperation in energy transition and environmental sustainability. He also highlighted the significance of the Kuwait-China energy partnership, particularly following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in July 2024 between Kuwait’s ministry of electricity, water and renewable energy, China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and the National Energy Administration. The agreement covers areas such as renewable energy, technical cooperation to manage peak demand, and planning for clean energy infrastructure.
Al-Dakhil added that a visit by a high-level Chinese delegation to the Shagaya Renewable Energy Park in May underscored the seriousness of the partnership and both sides’ interest in future expansion. He stated that Kuwait’s efforts align with the SCO’s energy strategy through 2030, which was adopted at the energy ministers’ meeting in Astana in 2024. He stressed that Kuwait’s experience in clean energy provides a model worth sharing and discussing among SCO member states — particularly in the areas of renewable energy projects, capacity building, and smart city planning.
He concluded his remarks by acknowledging that the path to carbon neutrality is filled with challenges but also offers genuine opportunities for cooperation and innovation. He reiterated Kuwait’s commitment to laying strong foundations for a sustainable and integrated regional future through its regional and international partnerships. — KUNA
