DOHA, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- Head of Kuwait National Security Bureau (KNSB) Sheikh Thamer Al-Ali Al-Sabah said on Thursday that rapid developments in a number of Arab countries prompted Kuwait to double efforts in order to the security and stability of the region.
In statements to KUNA here following the NATO and Gulf Security Conference, Sheikh Thamer said that Kuwait and other GCC countries recognized the rights of Egyptian people to determine their own destiny and choose their own political system in accordance with national interest of Egypt.
The GCC states believe that the solution to crisis in Egypt lies in improving the "economic and living conditions, he pointed out.
On Iran, Sheikh Thamer said that Kuwait made its stance clear at all regional and international conferences regarding Iran's nuclear program, and welcomed the interim agreement between the P5+1 and Iran.
He stressed importance of accurate and complete execution to the agreement under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
On Iraq, Sheikh Thamer said that Kuwait will continue to be supportive of the unity and stability of Iraq, confirming that the stability of Iraq will positively affect the stability of the entire region.
Sheikh Thamer added that Kuwait has always been proactive in assisting and supporting the peoples in the region, without being biased to governments or sects, or category, indicating that Kuwait expressed in various international and regional forums on the need to end the Syrian crisis politically to save innocent lives and in support the stability of the region.
Sheikh Thamer also stressed on Kuwait keenness to ensure an end to the suffering of Palestinians, including the end of destruction, displacement, siege, and confiscation of land and property by Israel.
Sheikh Thamer also expressed concerns over the latest developments in Yemen and its effects on security in Gulf states.
Earlier, Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Maj.Gen.Hamad Al-Attiyah said that major threats the world and Middle East are facing at present require more international efforts.
In a keynote speech to the conference the minister said the threats posed by the ISIL and other extremist groups necessitate military action, a clear-cut strategy to restore stability in Syria and a transparent strategy to support Syrian opposition forces and to help in taking Syria out of its current crisis.
He emphasized that it is also necessary to rebuild Iraqi forces, stop the flow of foreign fighters to Syria and Iraq, cut off financial support to the ISIL and other terrorist organizations, increase financial and humanitarian aid to millions of Syrian refugees and step up efforts to fight extremism in the region. (pickup previous) nnd.mb