The United Nations: The Influential Global Humanitarian Stage
The Kuwaiti delegation condemns Iranian attacks on vital facilities and reaffirms its support for peace
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
There are global international organizations, whose membership is open to all countries of the world, and there are regional organizations, whose membership is restricted to states located within a specific regional scope or linked by common interests. Among global organizations is the United Nations, established in 1945 to strengthen international relations and human aspirations. It is characterized by its diverse systems, complex administrative structure, substantial budget, and its pivotal role in conflict resolution. The Security Council plays a key role, while the United Nations contributes to organizing international conferences on specific issues such as population, food, environment, technological cooperation, energy, outer space, climate change, terrorism, and addressing global challenges and crises like conflicts and wars. It also enhances international efforts on artificial intelligence.
Every year, world leaders and their representatives gather in the halls of the United Nations, the global stage for humanity, where the world voices its hopes, pains, aspirations, and the sufferings and sorrows of its peoples, awaiting remedies to alleviate their distress. This annual event takes place at a single venue.
This year, the representative of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, delivered Kuwait’s address at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The speech addressed numerous important topics and issues, including the aggression Iran launched against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries since February last year, which constituted a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, despite the GCC states not being parties to the ongoing regional conflict.
The brazen Iranian attacks targeted vital infrastructure in the esteemed state of Kuwait, including Kuwait International Airport, electricity and water stations, and oil facilities. These heinous attacks resulted in the martyrdom of several individuals and innocent civilians, caused numerous injuries, and inflicted severe material and economic damage.
Iran is obstructing maritime navigation and closing the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian aggression poses a threat to international peace and security, defying global norms. The security of the Gulf region is a fundamental pillar of regional and international stability and security. It is always the peoples who bear the cost of wars, their tragedies, conflicts, and violence, which invariably breed destruction and ruin.
The world’s stance in support of truth and justice, adhering to the principles of international legitimacy and just peace, is the path to stability, respect for state sovereignty, protection of peoples’ rights, and reliance on international law to resolve conflicts. These are indispensable pillars for the security and stability of nations. The State of Kuwait will remain a steadfast supporter of truth, justice, and peace, and will continue to promote the concepts of security, stability, and peace. The benefits the international community reaps when security, stability, and peace prevail, along with the fruits of coexistence, are foremost among the achievements of nations’ progress, advancement, and prosperity.
May God protect you, our beloved Kuwait, and may your flags always and forever fly high in the skies of glory under the guidance of our wise leadership.
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