RUNDOWN:
17:30     Registration
17:45     Opening remarks
17:50     Fireside chat
18:30     Q&A with audience
18:55     Closing remarks
19:00     Registration and reception for exclusive off-the-record dinner
19:30     Dinner
21:00     End

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As the Gulf Cooperation Council member states – Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman – strive to grow and diversify their economies, what efforts are they making to seek new partners for trade? In what sectors do they seek foreign investment? How is ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting and shaping these efforts? What are the priorities of the Gulf States in engaging with China, and Hong Kong in particular?

Join Asia Society Hong Kong Center for a chance to hear from the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, His Excellency Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, as he discusses these questions and more with Asia Society Hong Kong Center Chairman Ronnie C. Chan.

His Excellency Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi is Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. The Secretary General, throughout his rich diplomatic career, has held several positions, including as Kuwait's Ambassador to the United States from 2022 to 2023, Non-Resident, Kuwait's Ambassador to the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg from 2017-2022, Head of Mission of Kuwait to the European Union from 2017 to 2022, Head of Mission of Kuwait to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) from 2016 to 2022, Kuwait's Ambassador to Belgium from 2016 to 2022, Kuwait's Ambassador to Korea from 2013 to 2016, Deputy Director, Department of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from 2012 to 2013, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the embassy of Kuwait to the US in 2011.

He has represented Kuwait in numerous international fora, including as a member of the delegation of Kuwait to the meetings of the 26th session of the GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting in Brussels in February 2022, and as Head of Kuwait’s delegations to: the SOM III Yemen Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting in June 2021, the International Donor’s Conference on Albania in February 2020, the Yemen Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting in February 2020, the Second Annual Review of the NATO-Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Regional Centre in November 2019, the International Solidarity Conference on the Venezuelan Refugee & Migrant Crisis in October 2019, the AHLC Meeting – Senior Official Level in April 2019, the Somalia Partnership Forum - Ministerial Meeting in July 2018, the International Conference on the Victims of Ethnic & Religious Violence in May 2018, the Kuwait Economic Forum (Kuwait Vision2035) in Brussels in February 2018, the AHLC Extraordinary Meeting in January 2018, and the Policy Advisory Group meeting between the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative Members (ICI) and NATO - Kuwait City in January 2018.

Mr. Ronnie C. Chan is the Chair of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited, both publicly listed in Hong Kong. Hang Lung expanded into mainland China in 1992, developing, owning and managing world-class commercial complexes in key tier one and tier two cities. In 1986, Mr. Chan co-founded Morningside, a diversified investment group engaged in private equity and venture capital investments in North America, Asia, and Europe. He founded and chairs the China Heritage Fund, and is a co-founding Director of The Forbidden City Cultural Heritage Conservation Foundation in Beijing. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Chair Emeritus of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and Co-Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society. He serves or has served on the governing or advisory bodies of several think tanks and universities, including: Peterson Institute for International Economics, World Economic Forum, East-West Center, Pacific Council on International Policy, Eisenhower Fellowships, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, University of Southern California, Indian School of Business, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Yale University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University.

Menu
Barbarie Duck Breast Salad, Radicchio, Asparagus, Candied Pecan, Truffle Honey

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Burrata & White Asparagus (v), Snow Pea Puree, Endive Lettuce, Aged Balsamic, Parmesan  Cracker

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Sakiyo Miso Black Cod Fillet, Buckwheat Rice, Shimeji Mushroom Dashi, Mizuna Cress

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Miso Baked Japanese Eggplant (v), U.S. Kale, Butternut Squash, Toasted Almond, Semi-Dried

Tomato

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Pistachio Tiramisu
Coffee / Tea

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