Kuwait Rep. in Geneva reaffirms commitment to UN Charter

GENEVA, Oct 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the UN and Other International Organizations in Geneva Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen reaffirmed Friday kuwait's firm commitment to the principles and objectives of the UN Charter as well as its continued support for efforts to promote global peace security development and human rights.
Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the occasion of United Nations Day to mark its 80th anniversary under the theme "We Build Our Future Together", Ambassador Al-Hayen said that under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Kuwait continues to pursue its steadfast policy of supporting multilateralism and strengthening diplomacy.
He stressed that Kuwait has always been and remains a strong advocate for dialogue understanding and bridge-building among nations.
Ambassador Al-Hayen highlighted Kuwait's leading role within the Human Rights Council where it chairs the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group and actively participates in initiatives calling for the respect of human rights and international law. He reiterated Kuwait's firm belief that the promotion of human dignity is the cornerstone of any genuine and sustainable development.
He added that Kuwait's active presence across various UN agencies reflects its deep commitment to international cooperation in humanitarian health environmental and economic fields.
Ambassador Al-Hayen further noted that the international community continues to recognize Kuwait's distinguished role in humanitarian and relief work which earned it the designation as the "Humanitarian Center" and its late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the title of "Humanitarian Leader" by the United Nations.
He emphasized that humanitarian action remains a shared language between Kuwait and the United Nations and a key pillar of Kuwait's foreign policy. "The United Nations continues to represent the broadest framework for maintaining international peace and security addressing global challenges and assisting populations affected by conflicts and natural disasters," He said.
Al-Hayen also reaffirmed Kuwait's support of the Palestinian cause, stressing that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through an end to the occupation and by enabling the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate right to self-determination and establish an independent state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative. (end) imk.mt