General Federation of Workers: The strength of nations lies in the cohesion of their peoples and the loyalty and fidelity of their sons to their homeland
The General Federation of Kuwaiti Workers affirmed that on August 2 of each year, the State of Kuwait commemorates one of the most painful and luminous milestones in its modern history, when it was subjected on August 2, 1990, to a criminal Iraqi invasion that constituted a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and an overt assault on the sovereignty, security, and stability of an independent state.
In a statement marking the 36th anniversary of the brutal Iraqi invasion, the Federation said: “On this eternal national occasion, the President and members of the Executive Council of the General Federation of Kuwaiti Workers, along with professional unions, labor unions, the Kuwaiti labor movement, and the working class of Kuwait, extend their highest expressions of condolences for the souls of the nation’s righteous martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defense of Kuwait, praying to Almighty God to envelop them in His boundless mercy.”
It added that the Kuwaiti people wrote during that ordeal some of the finest examples of resilience, dignity, and national cohesion, offering a unique model of sacrifice and devotion. All segments of society united behind the legitimate political leadership, confident in the justice of their cause and steadfast in their legitimate right to reclaim their homeland, until victory and liberation were achieved on February 26, 1991, allowing Kuwait to return free, proud, and dignified, through the will of its sons and the support of its brothers and friends.
The General Federation of Kuwaiti Workers emphasized that national unity and rallying around wise leadership have always been, and remain, the fundamental pillar that has safeguarded Kuwait from dangers, consolidated its security and stability, and proven that the strength of nations lies in the cohesion of their people, and the loyalty and fidelity of their sons to their homeland.
The Federation also recalled with pride and honor its national role during the treacherous Iraqi invasion, noting that it stood at the forefront of national institutions supporting legitimacy, contributed to unifying the ranks of the labor and trade union movement, mobilized support and endorsement for the Kuwaiti cause in Arab and international labor forums, and exposed the occupation’s practices and violations against the State of Kuwait and its people.
He also worked to strengthen ties with sister and friendly trade union organizations, rallying international positions in support of Kuwait’s right to liberation and the restoration of its sovereignty. He was convinced that defending the homeland is a patriotic duty that brooks no compromise, and that the trade union movement has been and will remain a genuine partner in safeguarding Kuwait, preserving its gains, and consolidating national unity.
He proudly recalled the distinguished national role played by Kuwaiti workers and loyal expatriates, who participated in protecting state facilities, contributed to the continuity of essential services, and then threw themselves wholeheartedly into the reconstruction and rebuilding phase following liberation, enabling Kuwait to regain its standing and leadership across various fields.
The Federation expressed its profound appreciation for the historic role played by the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, firefighters, all security and civil agencies, alongside the valiant Kuwaiti resistance, which embodied the highest ideals of courage and sacrifice in defense of the homeland and its sovereignty.
The General Federation also commended the sincere fraternal positions of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, sister and friendly Arab countries, and the international community, which stood with Kuwait’s just cause until liberation was achieved and legitimacy was restored to the land of the State of Kuwait.
It reaffirmed its rejection of all forms of aggression, occupation, and violations of state sovereignty, and called for respect for the rules of international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as for the consolidation of the values of peace, cooperation, and good neighborliness, in order to ensure security and stability for the peoples of the region and the world.
The General Federation of Kuwaiti Workers emphasized that this anniversary will remain an enduring national lesson passed down through generations, to reinforce the values of loyalty, belonging, and national unity, and to strengthen the spirit of responsibility in defending the homeland, preserving its security, stability, and achievements.
