Foreign Ministry Condemns Armed Attack in Southern Egypt, Affirms Full Solidarity
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the armed attack in Egypt and the terrorist act in Jordan, expressing full solidarity with both countries. It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts to protect the environment from the effects of war.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s condemnation and denunciation of the armed attack that occurred in the southern region of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, which resulted in the deaths of two border guards. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt in all measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability, and conveyed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as well as to the families of the victims.
On another note, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist act that took place in the Jordanian capital, Amman, which resulted in the death of one public security officer and injured another patrol officer. It reiterated its firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, conveying its sincere condolences and sympathies to the family of the deceased and wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Kuwait’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting the environment and natural resources from the devastating effects of wars and armed conflicts. This came in a statement by the Ministry on the occasion of the International Day to Prevent Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of Resolution 56/4 in 2001, which was initiated by the State of Kuwait to designate November 6 as the International Day to Prevent the Use of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, the Ministry emphasized the necessity of respecting international law rules concerning the protection of the environment before, during, and after armed conflicts, and ensuring accountability for violations committed against ecosystems and natural resources. The Ministry stressed that safeguarding the environment is a shared international responsibility and a fundamental pillar for achieving security, peace, and sustainable development for current and future generations.
