Kuwait envoy affirms UN as cornerstone of multilateral diplomacy

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Tareq Al Banai said Sunday, the United Nations constitutes the cornerstone of diplomatic engagement and multilateral action, affirming Kuwait's relationship with organization.
Al-Banai made the remarks in a press statement on the sidelines of a panel discussion organized by the United Nations Mission in Kuwait within the fourth season of the Young Ambassadors Program, bringing together participants.
He noted that the discussion featured participation by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait Ghada Al Taher, the United Kingdom Ambassador Qudsi Rashid, and Canada's Ambassador Tara Scheerwater, reflecting broad international engagement within the forum.
Al-Banai explained that Kuwait's relationship with the United Nations spans human rights, sustainable development, political issues, and cooperation with the Security Council and other organs, stressing Kuwait's clear, consistent approach aligned with United Nations objectives.
He added that embedding sustainability begins at home and in schools, forming a lasting pathway toward the future, citing growing positive behavioral change and environmental awareness among younger generations across Kuwaiti society in recent years.
For her part, United Nations Resident Coordinator Ghada Al-Taher said the session aims to equip youth with diplomatic skills for a changing world, emphasizing investment in a generation expected to lead the near future responsibly.
Al-Taher warned that by 2050 around 70 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas, posing serious challenges related to decent living, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and suitable environments amid increasing population density pressures.
She said the dialogue addressed urban stability, sustainable development pathways, Kuwait's international priorities, and its roles in sustainability, urban development, environmental protection, and climate change, through direct engagement with Young Ambassadors from diverse backgrounds globally.
The fourth season of the Young Ambassadors Program, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal Eleven on sustainable cities, is jointly organized by the United Nations Mission and the British and Canadian embassies, empowering youth through experience. (end) ae.ahm