Deputy Foreign Minister: Kuwait Committed to Supporting the Peaceful Settlement of Conflicts

Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Hamad Al-Mis’aan participated in the meeting held in the Philippine capital, Manila, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), held on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings.

In his speech, Al-Mis’aan emphasized that preventive diplomacy constitutes one of the fundamental pillars of Kuwait’s foreign policy. He clarified that the true success of diplomacy is not measured solely by the conflicts it manages to resolve, but also by the crises it prevents before they occur, considering this the quiet achievement of preventive diplomacy, which has proven its importance today as it did when the Treaty of Amity was adopted in 1976. He expressed Kuwait’s pride in joining this treaty, which embodies shared principles based on dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.

He called for building upon the legacy established by the treaty over the past five decades, through strengthening practical measures for preventive diplomacy, thereby contributing to preventing conflicts before they escalate.

He concluded his speech by reaffirming Kuwait’s firm commitment to supporting the peaceful settlement of conflicts in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, emphasizing the importance of supporting mediation and dialogue efforts, which contribute to consolidating sustainable security and peace.