Kuwait: Iran's despicable attacks on Gulf states pose a threat to security and stability

Deputy Assistant Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Finance, Saad Al-Alaati, affirmed that Iran’s culpable attacks on Kuwait and the Arab Gulf states constitute a threat to security and stability, necessitating joint Arab efforts to enhance solidarity, unify positions and initiatives, and confront current and future challenges.

This statement was made in Kuwait’s address, delivered by Al-Alaati at the 118th ministerial session of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States, which commenced under the chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the League’s headquarters in Cairo.

Al-Alaati stated that “rapid developments have shown that the concept of security is no longer confined to its traditional dimensions, but has become a comprehensive notion linked to economic and food security, energy security, the sustainability of supply chains and trade routes, and the stability of financial markets.”

He added that the ability of countries to continue their development paths and preserve their gains has become contingent on their capacity to consolidate economic resilience, institutional stability, and preparedness to face crises and rapid changes.

In this context, he called for accelerating steps toward Arab economic integration, strengthening linkages among national economies, developing more resilient and efficient Arab supply chains, supporting food and energy security, and encouraging Arab joint investments and projects.

He emphasized the importance of the role of the Economic and Social Council as a key platform for shaping Arab economic and social policies, enhancing coordination among member states, and translating decisions and recommendations into practical programs and initiatives with tangible impacts on development and stability in Arab countries.

Al-Alaati expressed Kuwait’s appreciation for the vision put forward by League of Arab States Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy for the coming phase, which is based on several key tracks: adopting a more proactive Arab diplomacy, consolidating a culture of follow-up and implementation, restructuring the General Secretariat, investing in Arab human capital and technology, and linking policy with development.

He viewed this vision as representing an important strategic dimension for developing the system of joint Arab action and enhancing its capacity to keep pace with rapid transformations and translate decisions and recommendations into tangible results.

Al-Alaati reiterated Kuwait’s commitment to supporting the course of joint Arab action and strengthening its institutions, based on the conviction that the strength of Arab cooperation rests on a unified vision, complementarity of capabilities, institutional efficiency, and the ability to transform decisions and recommendations into programs and projects that yield tangible developmental and economic impacts.