Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute and SIPRI Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Peace and Security Research

Kuwait City, 5 Oct (KUNA) – The Kuwaiti Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today, Monday, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), aiming to enhance and develop cooperation in the fields of peace studies and regional and international security, as well as to exchange expertise and scientific and research knowledge between the two sides.

The MoU was signed on the Kuwaiti side by Dr. Mubarak Al-Hajjar, Minister Counselor and Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for the Affairs of the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, and on the SIPRI side by its Director, Ambassador Karim Haggag.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Hajjar said that the signing of the MoU comes at a time when the need for specialized knowledge to understand the rapid transformations in the regional and international security environments is growing. He emphasized the Institute’s commitment to ensuring that the training of Kuwaiti diplomatic cadres is based on an accurate reading of international developments and on solid cooperation channels with specialized international research centers.

He added that the partnership with SIPRI will provide a practical space for exchanging expertise and developing programs and studies related to security, peace, and arms control issues, thereby contributing to supporting the diplomatic presence of the State of Kuwait and enhancing its capacity to professionally handle contemporary international files and issues.

He clarified that the MoU opens the door to organizing training programs and specialized seminars, exchanging experts and lecturers, as well as preparing joint studies and research on issues of mutual interest, thereby strengthening the link between diplomatic training and specialized research knowledge.

For his part, Director of SIPRI Ambassador Karim Haggag, in a similar statement, expressed his appreciation for the cooperation with the Kuwaiti Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, noting that Kuwait represents a reliable partner in supporting dialogue, respecting international law, and promoting approaches aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent institution specializing in research related to conflicts, armaments, arms control, and disarmament. The Kuwaiti Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is responsible for preparing and training Kuwaiti diplomatic cadres and developing their knowledge and skills in areas related to diplomatic work. (End) N.M.A. / T.A.B.