Kuwait takes part in UN 14th conf. on Crime Prevention

KUWAIT, March 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwait, on Monday, participated in the United Nations 14th Conference on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of justice said that this participation comes within the framework of strengthening Kuwait's pioneering role in international forums through its active and continuous presence in such technical conferences.
The meetings discuss many issues related to the implementation of policies and strategies for crime prevention and criminal justice to achieve development and exchange the best national policies of countries in the field of combating crimes, it added. The ministry noted that the conference will also discuss the international application of UN instruments that promote the concept of transparency and the establishment of fair and effective institutions, in connection with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Justice, representing the State of Kuwait, along with more than 120 countries, formulated the articles of this political declaration within intense and arduous discussions that lasted for more than four months and through virtual meetings. (end) ays.aa