NEW YORK, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir's Representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said Friday that "this occasion represents a pivotal moment for renewing the international community's commitment to reforming the United Nations, and developing its working mechanisms to make it more effective and capable of addressing multiple challenges." Upon arrival at JFK International airport in New York, His Highness the Crown Prince is due to lead Kuwait's delegation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking the 80th anniversary of the UN's founding in New York City.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah was received by Amiri Diwan Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Mazen Issa Al-Issa, Kuwait Ambassador to US Sheikha Al-Zain Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah, and Kuwait Permanent Representative to UN Tareq Mohammad Al-Bannai.
His Highness the Crown Prince expressed honor in representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in this important session of the United Nations General Assembly, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the organization, along with the participation of 105 leaders and heads of state and government.
His Highness Amir's Representative stressed that "any anticipated reform must contribute to building a more efficient and effective international system that enhances international peace and security and achieves development for everyone in the world." His Highness Sheikh Sabah added that the session's agenda includes several high-level meetings, most notably the meeting on the two-state solution, which will be co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of France.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah expressed optimism that the meeting will witness advanced steps, represented by the recognition of the State of Palestine by a number of major and influential countries, which constitutes an important milestone on the path to its recognition as a full member of the United Nations.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah also affirmed his keenness to take advantage of this high-profile presence of various leaders through bilateral meetings to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international issues.
His Highness the Crown Prince noted that he will also hold meetings with a number of financial institutions and major companies in the United States that have partnerships with the State of Kuwait, to discuss future strategic plans and their work Kuwait, in a way that serves the achievement of the goals of Kuwait Vision 2035. (end) mb