KUWAIT: The Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) hosted a US trade and economic delegation on November 9, 2025, aimed at enhancing cooperation and investment opportunities between the two countries. The delegation, comprising representatives from several energy companies, was led by Daryl Cheng, Commercial Counselor at the US Embassy in Kuwait. Government officials, representatives of Kuwaiti companies, and business owners also attended the meeting.
At the outset, the Chamber welcomed the delegation, underlining that such visits strengthen bilateral economic relations and provide the most effective channels for cooperation. The Chamber highlighted that for over three decades, the United States has been among Kuwait’s top three trading partners, with trade volume reaching $3.4 billion in 2023, and remains the primary destination for Kuwaiti public and private investments.
The Chamber also noted Kuwait’s investment experience in the US spans more than six decades, producing numerous success stories and building strong, trust-based bridges for strategic cooperation. Emphasis was placed on the energy sector as a major area to further strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Daryl Cheng expressed gratitude to KCCI for hosting the meeting and emphasized the interest of American companies in forging partnerships with Kuwaiti counterparts, particularly in infrastructure, machinery and manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, and fire protection sectors.
Presentations were made by representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), Public-Private Partnership Projects Authority (PPPA), Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), highlighting key ongoing projects and investment opportunities aligned with Kuwait Vision 2035.
