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The Cabinet holds the regular weekly session
KUWAIT, Oct 16 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti government expressed on Monday its unequivocal stance towards the Palestinian people, condemning with the strong words the brutal Israeli military action against the people of the Gaza Strip.
During its weekly meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the cabinet reviewed the latest developments in the besieged Gaza Strip, which is under continuous assault by the Israeli Zionist regime, expressing utter detest towards the latter party attempts to forcefully displace Palestinians via violence and total destruction.
The cabinet called on the international community and the UNSC to swiftly intervene and halt the dangerous escalation in the region that led to the loss of lives and the targeting of civilians.
The siege on Gaza must cease to enable humanitarian aid, food, water, and other necessities to enter and save lives through various UN agencies, government, and non-government entities, it reiterated.
Following the cabinet meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Acting Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah revealed that the cabinet had congratulated the leadership on Kuwait attaining a seat as a member of the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) starting January of 2024 for three years.
The cabinet had commended the win, which reflected Kuwait's status amongst its global peers, he indicated.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Salem indicated that Minister of Information and Minister of Awqaf (Endowment) and Islamic Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi informed the meeting on Kuwait's selection as the 2025 Arab cultural capital.
The cabinet had assigned Minister Al-Mutairi and concerned authorities to take the necessary measures to make this year-long event a success. (end)
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