Emir's Representative: De-escalation and Crisis Management to Establish Regional and International Security and Stability

The representative of His Highness Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to active participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, noting the precision of the current stage and the need for concerted efforts by the international community to de-escalate tensions at all levels.

During his meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, His Highness emphasized the importance of activating the role of the United Nations and enhancing its mechanisms to address successive crises, thereby contributing to establishing the foundations of regional and international security and stability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

For his part, UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised Kuwait’s historic and pioneering role in supporting the international organization, commending its vigorous diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and resolve conflicts through peaceful means.

The representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, also met with Dr. Khalid Rahman, President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, conveying his congratulations on his assumption of the presidency of the current session of the UN General Assembly.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, representing His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, also received His Excellency Alar Karis, President of the friendly Republic of Estonia, and His Excellency Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the friendly Republic of Austria.

For further details: Crown Prince Meets UN Secretary-General, President of the 81st Session of the General Assembly, and Presidents of Estonia and Austria; Representative of the Amir: Current stage requires concerted efforts by the international community to de-escalate tensions at all levels

His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, representing His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly. At the outset of the meeting, His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir to the Secretary-General.

During the meeting, His Highness the Crown Prince emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to active participation in the work of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He pointed out the sensitivity of the current stage and the need for concerted efforts by the international community to de-escalate tensions at all levels. He stressed the importance of activating the role of the United Nations and enhancing its mechanisms to address successive crises, thereby contributing to establishing the foundations of regional and international security and stability, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

For his part, UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised Kuwait’s historic and pioneering role in supporting the international organization. He commended the country’s vigorous diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and settle disputes through peaceful means, its continuous support for humanitarian initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of affected peoples, and its backing of the UN’s noble activities to maintain international peace and security.

The meeting also reviewed the latest developments and situations on both the regional and international fronts, particularly the efforts made to end tensions in the region, and exchanged views on ways to enhance joint cooperation to address growing global challenges.

Additionally, His Highness the Crown Prince, representing His Highness the Amir, met with Dr. Dennis Francis, President of the eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly, at the UN headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the session. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir. His Highness offered his congratulations on his assumption of the presidency of the current session of the General Assembly, reaffirming Kuwait’s full support for the presidency’s efforts to strengthen cooperation among member states and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting also discussed several agenda items of the 81st session, along with key international issues.

Attending the meetings were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Al-Jaber, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Organizations Affairs Ambassador Sadiq Maaref, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Tariq Al-Banna, and Brigadier General Ahmed Al-Abdulrahman Al-Duaiji, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office.

In parallel, His Highness the Crown Prince, representing His Highness the Amir, received His Excellency Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia and his accompanying delegation. At the outset of the meeting, His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir, along with best wishes for good health and for the friendly Republic of Estonia and its people to continue their progress and prosperity.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between Kuwait and Estonia and ways to develop them in the interests of both countries and peoples, as well as the latest developments on the regional and international fronts.

Furthermore, His Highness the Crown Prince, representing His Highness the Amir, met with His Excellency Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the Republic of Austria, at his residence in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly. At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir, along with best wishes for good health and well-being, and for the friendly Republic of Austria and its people to enjoy continued progress and prosperity.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between Kuwait and Austria and ways to develop them in the interests of both countries and peoples, as well as the latest developments on the regional and international fronts.

Attending the meetings were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber, Director General of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshal Al-Jaber, Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Tariq Muhammad Al-Banna, and Brigadier General Ahmed Al-Abdulrahman Al-Duaiji, Director of the Crown Prince’s Office.