Riyadh: HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in a panel discussion entitled "What is the Balance between Sovereignty and Globalization", as part of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia's capital. The conference was held under the theme "The Key to Prosperity".

According to Qatar News Agency, the session saw participants explore how countries can maintain their economic sovereignty while engaging with the global economy. The discussion focused on how to connect markets and economies worldwide without compromising national economic decisions.

During his remarks, HE the Minister of Finance emphasized the necessity of adopting a balanced strategy to achieve global economic integration. He highlighted that recent experiences show that economic independence and global integration are not mutually exclusive. Instead, they can jointly contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.

This discussion is part of ongoing international efforts to foster dialogue about the future of the global economy. It also focuses on how fiscal policies can help build more balanced and sustainable economic systems.

Additionally, HE Minister Al Kuwari attended a closed session titled "What's the True Cost of Economic Security?". This session was also part of the Future Investment Initiative, which provides a global platform for government leaders, senior investors, and decision-makers to engage on important economic and investment topics.