Foreign Ministry: Kuwait's Election to UN Human Rights Council Reflects International Community's Trust

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s pride at its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2027–2029, following the elections held by the UN General Assembly on October 13, 2026, in New York. This outcome reflects the international community’s confidence in the State of Kuwait and its appreciation for the country’s role and contributions at both the regional and international levels.

The Ministry extended its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the sister and friendly countries that supported Kuwait’s candidacy, emphasizing that this confidence serves as an incentive to continue its contributions within the framework of multilateral international action. It stressed that this election is a continuation of Kuwait’s steadfast approach of respecting the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, and its commitment to promoting human rights and engaging constructively with related issues, free from selectivity, politicization, and double standards.

The Ministry underscored Kuwait’s commitment to fulfilling the commitments it made as part of its candidacy for the Council, and to continuing coordination with member states and relevant UN mechanisms, thereby supporting international efforts in the field of human rights.

It affirmed that Kuwait’s membership for the term 2027–2029 represents a continuation of its efforts during its current membership for the term 2024–2026, and an opportunity to sustain its active and balanced role in enhancing the work of the Human Rights Council and consolidating the principles of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect.