BEIRUT, Nov 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs and Chairperson of the National Committee for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (1325), Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, met on Thursday with the First Lady of Lebanon and President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, Mrs. Nehmat Aoun.
During the meeting, thee two discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the field of supporting and empowering women in peace and security issues.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of Ambassador Al-Sabah's participation in the 12th session of the Women on the Front Lines conference, organized by the May Chidiac Foundation in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed key national efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolution (1325), titled Women, Peace, and Security, and to promote women's participation in prevention, protection, and decision-making processes.
Ambassador Al-Sabah affirmed Kuwait's commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation on issues related to women, peace, and security. She praised the active role of Lebanon's National Commission for Lebanese Women in developing national initiatives that promote women's participation in public life and contribute to societal stability.
For her part, Mrs. Aoun commended the ongoing cooperation between Kuwait and Lebanon in supporting women's involvement in peacebuilding and development efforts. She emphasized the importance of continuing to exchange expertise and enhance coordination between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued joint efforts to develop initiatives that respond to the needs of women and girls in the region, and to support their role in building peace and security at the national and regional levels, reflecting both countries' dedication to supporting the United Nations' efforts in this field.
The meeting was also attended by the Chargأ© d'Affaires of the Embassy of Kuwait in Lebanon, Counselor Abdulaziz Al-Dalh, and the Diplomatic Attachأ© at the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zainab Mansouri. (end) fz.onm