Kuwait Affirms the Pivotal Role of the UN Economic and Social Council in Coordinating Economic, Social, and Environmental Efforts

Kuwait has affirmed the pivotal role played by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in coordinating economic, social, and environmental efforts, calling for enhanced coordination between the Council, the UN General Assembly, and the High-Level Political Forum.

This was stated in Kuwait’s statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Dalal Sharar yesterday evening, Thursday, before the UN General Assembly during the joint discussion on the ECOSOC report and the agenda item on follow-up to the implementation of outcomes of UN conferences and summits in economic and social fields.

Sharar said that Kuwait believes the multilateral system, with the United Nations at its core, remains the most capable framework for addressing transboundary challenges, emphasizing the importance of translating the outcomes of UN conferences and summits into tangible improvements in people’s lives.

She added that on the 80th anniversary of the Council’s establishment, Kuwait calls for the development of follow-up mechanisms and improving the quality of national data, while respecting the mandates of UN bodies and the priorities of countries. She stressed that reform efforts, including the “United Nations 80” initiative, must contribute to reducing duplication and enhancing support provided to developing countries.

She underscored the importance of providing adequate financing and capacities to implement development commitments amid rising financing costs and debt burdens, calling for support in implementing the Seville commitments and expanding access to concessional financing for developing countries, alongside mobilizing national resources, technology transfer, and capacity building to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Regarding Kuwait’s development efforts, Sharar said that the country places human beings at the core of its development policies and continues, through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, to support vital projects in developing countries, particularly in water, sanitation, energy, health, and education, contributing to national capacity building and the sustainability of development outcomes.

She reaffirmed Kuwait’s continued commitment to supporting UN relief and humanitarian efforts, linking relief programs with recovery and development plans to enable crisis-affected communities to restore their services and livelihoods.

On water security, Sharar expressed Kuwait’s anticipation for the UN Water Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi in early December, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, and the 11th World Water Forum scheduled in Riyadh in 2027, affirming Kuwait’s support for the success of these events and enhancing international cooperation to achieve water security.

On the social front, she emphasized the importance of following up on the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration issued by the Second World Summit for Social Development in 2025, investing in education, health, and skills, empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities, bridging the digital divide, expanding social protection, and creating decent work opportunities.

Concluding Kuwait’s statement, the Diplomatic Attaché emphasized that honoring common commitments requires political will, adequate resources, regular follow-up, and clear indicators to measure results, reiterating Kuwait’s readiness to engage in constructive cooperation with member states and all partners to achieve sustainable development.