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Africa, adding that by 2025, these regions will comprise a third of the global consumer market. “The opportunity is
immense, and we must act now to invest in these communities and help them thrive,” he urged.

With decades of experience in collaboration with organizations such as UNIDO, he spotlighted the Bahrain Model for

entrepreneurship and innovation, currently implemented in 57 countries. He noted the availability of financial resources
—including over $1.6 trillion in the Waqf sector—as proof that poverty stems not from scarcity, but from misallocation.

“We have the models, the tools, and the capital,” Sheikh Ebrahim concluded. “What we need now is commitment,
cooperation, and a shared vision to ensure a sustainable and inclusive future for all.”

Günther Oettinger, former Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg and former Vice President of the European
Commission, delivered a thought-provoking address on the future of globalization, trade, and investment amid rising

geopolitical instability.

Oettinger voiced Germany and Europe’s growing concern over escalating global tensions, including the increasing

imposition of punitive tariffs and trade restrictions. “We are facing the risk of a global trade war,” he warned. “And that
is a scenario where everyone loses. What the world needs now is de-escalation and a return to stable, rules-based
globalization.”

Madame Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and Executive Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at

VinFast Auto Ltd, delivered a compelling address on Vietnam’s strategic response to global trade tensions and the
nation’s long-term investment vision.

She highlighted how Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asian region are navigating an increasingly complex global
investment landscape. With geopolitical disruptions and supply chain volatility continuing to reshape economic

dynamics, she noted that Southeast Asia has emerged as a resilient and strategically vital region.

Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, Vice Prime Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan,

delivered insightful remarks focussing on Europe's current dynamics—particularly Germany's changing assumptions
regarding energy security, defense alliances, and trade dependencies. With recent adjustments to Germany’s
constitutional fiscal rules and the emphasis on rapid digital and defense transformation, the dialogue noted the

realignment of global priorities and partnerships.

The session concluded with a call for inclusive dialogue and forward-looking frameworks that support mutual growth

and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world.

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