Foreign Minister: Kuwait is keen to continue developing its educational system and enhancing the quality of education
Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber participated in the high-level event titled “Scaling Up Potential: A New Era for Education Financing,” organized by the governments of the Italian Republic and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Global Partnership for Education, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
During the event, the Foreign Minister delivered a speech in which he reaffirmed Kuwait’s conviction that education constitutes a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development, investing in human capital, and building societies capable of confronting future challenges. He highlighted Kuwait’s commitment to continuously developing its education system, enhancing the quality of education, leveraging digital transformation and modern technologies, and developing youth skills to meet future demands and labor market needs.
The Foreign Minister reiterated Kuwait’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at expanding access to education, particularly in developing countries and the most vulnerable communities, based on the belief that investment in education is an investment in development, stability, and shared prosperity.
In this context, the Foreign Minister noted that Kuwait, through its national and development institutions, foremost among them the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, continues to support projects and programs in fraternal and friendly countries, including those related to education and human capacity building, as well as educational initiatives undertaken by international organizations.
He also emphasized the importance of protecting education during crises and providing sustainable and adequate funding to ensure the continuity of the educational process and safeguard the rights of children and youth to build a better future.
In conclusion of his speech, the Foreign Minister renewed Kuwait’s support for international efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4, stressing the importance of strengthening international partnerships, mobilizing resources, and exchanging expertise, thereby contributing to the construction of more inclusive, higher-quality, and resilient education systems that ensure no one is left behind.
