Public Authority for Industry Participates in the Annual General Assembly Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization in Paris

Paris, January 10 (KUNA) -- Kuwait, represented by the Public Authority for Industry, participated in the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), held in the French capital, Paris, reaffirming the country’s commitment to developing its national quality infrastructure and supporting the standards and metrology system.

The Kuwaiti delegation, which also included Engineer Mohammed Al-Shahab from the Standards and Metrology Department, was led by Acting Deputy Director General of the Standards and Industrial Services Sector at the Authority, Engineer Mohammed Al-Mulla.

The annual meeting, which began last Monday and concludes tomorrow, Friday, brought together member countries of the organization, whose membership exceeds 160 countries. Its agenda included several key events, most notably the 48th session of the ISO General Assembly and the 60th session of the Committee on Developing Countries. These sessions addressed various topics related to standardization activities, as well as the challenges and developments facing countries in this field, alongside the exchange of expertise and experiences among member states.

The meetings also covered several recent trends and developments in standardization at the international level, notably digitalization, environmental standards, artificial intelligence applications, and compliance and sustainability requirements. These initiatives aim to enhance the role of international standards and specifications in keeping pace with global changes and supporting sustainable development.

The General Assembly proceedings also saw the Public Authority for Industry participate in the voting process for the election of members to the ISO Board of Directors for the term 2027–2029, reflecting Kuwait’s active participation in the organization’s work and its contribution to the international standardization system.

Kuwait’s participation in these annual international meetings underscores its commitment to developing and strengthening its national quality infrastructure, supporting the standards and metrology system, and playing an active role in the ISO’s activities, including the formulation and development of international standards, policies, and specifications. These efforts aim to support the competitiveness of the industrial sector and contribute to achieving sustainable economic development at both the local and international levels.

Furthermore, the meeting served as an international platform bringing together standardization and industry leaders and experts from around the world to enhance international cooperation, exchange knowledge and expertise, and discuss ways to develop international standards that keep pace with technological, economic, and environmental developments, thereby supporting the global sustainable development agenda. (End) M.B. / M.A.A.