Kuwait's Re-election to the Human Rights Council Reflects International Community's Trust and Appreciation for Its Regional and Global Role

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s pride in 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 Kuwait and its appreciation for the country’s role and contributions at both the regional and international levels.

The Ministry extends 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. The Ministry stressed that this election is a continuation of Kuwait’s steadfast approach of respecting the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, its commitment to promoting human rights, and its constructive engagement with related issues, free from selectivity, politicization, and double standards.

The Ministry further emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to fulfilling the commitments it made during 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.