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WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah "is a living symbol of wisdom and compassion... being the only personality in the world that the UN has recognized as a humanitarian leader of the world," UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres said late Friday.
Delivering his speech about Kuwait and its generosity at the Kuwait-America Foundation Gala Dinner for UNHCR held at the Kuwait Embassy -- an event attended by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice President Mike Pence, and other officials -- Guterres praised Kuwait and its leader for commitment to humanitarian causes around the globe, affirming that he is very fond of Kuwait's efforts.
During the event, Pompeo and Pence heaped praise on Kuwaiti-US relationships and commended the Kuwaiti efforts within the humanitarian domain. Pompeo was the recipient of this year's Kuwait-American Foundation Humanitarian Award.
The gala dinner was attended by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, as well as Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Counsellor to the President Kellyanne Conway and National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien. The Kuwaiti embassy in Washington organized the event.
In 2014, the UN honored Kuwait and its leader for efforts within the humanitarian domain, earning both the titles of international humanitarian center and global leader for humanitarian efforts. (end)
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