BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah affirmed that the promotion and protection of human rights constitute a shared national responsibility among various state institutions.
This came in a speech delivered while chairing Kuwait's delegation at the sixth session of the informal Kuwait-European Union Human Rights Dialogue, held in the Belgian capital Brussels.
Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher said the convening of this session coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and the EU, reflecting the strength of the partnership and the importance of maintaining regular institutional dialogue channels.
She affirmed that the composition of Kuwait's delegation, which included representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Interior, Information and Health, as well as the Public Prosecution and the Public Authority for Manpower, reflects Kuwait's participatory national approach to human rights issues.
Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher highlighted recent legislative and human rights developments in Kuwait, including a comprehensive review of approximately 983 national laws to ensure the enjoyment of rights by all in accordance with the law.
During the dialogue, the Kuwaiti delegation reviewed progress achieved in combating human trafficking, regulating the labor market and protecting contractual workers, in addition to ongoing efforts to support the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and to enhance their full inclusion in public policies.
In turn, the EU side praised the tangible steps taken by Kuwait in the areas of women's and children's rights, particularly in empowering women economically and strengthening their role in the labor market and leadership positions, considering these efforts a model of positive development in the region.
Participants concluded the session by stressing the importance of continuing institutional cooperation and substantive exchange between the two sides, and the need to consolidate dialogue channels to enhance mutual understanding and develop human rights-related policies and practices based on partnership and mutual respect, in a manner that serves shared interests. (end) nma.aa