State of Kuwait: Addressing insecurity in the Middle East requires confronting occupation policies
Kuwait emphasized the necessity of confronting occupation and aggression policies to address insecurity, and called on Iran to halt its attacks and subject Israel to nuclear guarantees.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
New York, October 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait affirmed that addressing insecurity in the Middle East requires confronting policies of occupation, aggression, and impunity, noting that “the continued attacks by the occupying entity on the Palestinian people and countries of the region undermine peace prospects and fuel cycles of violence.” This was stated in Kuwait’s statement delivered by Third Secretary of its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Abdulaziz Al-Saadi, on Monday evening before the First Committee of the UN General Assembly on Disarmament and International Security during the general debate.
Al-Saadi renewed Kuwait’s condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting its territory and those of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan since February last year, including attacks carried out by Iran-aligned factions and militias in Iraq. He emphasized that “Kuwait is not a party to the ongoing conflict and has not permitted the use of its territory, airspace, or waters to launch attacks on Iran.” He called on Iran to fully comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), halt its direct or proxy attacks and threats, and respect the sovereignty of neighboring states and principles of good neighborliness.
On the nuclear issue, Al-Saadi reiterated Kuwait’s call for the occupying entity to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and subject all its nuclear facilities and activities to comprehensive safeguards by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warning that “continuing to exempt the entity undermines the credibility of the non-proliferation regime.” He affirmed Kuwait’s support for establishing a nuclear-weapon-free and other weapons of mass destruction-free zone in the Middle East, and for reaching a legally binding treaty involving all concerned parties, ensuring equal security for all.
He expressed Kuwait’s regret that the 2026 Review Conference of the NPT failed to adopt a consensus final document, stressing the necessity of fulfilling commitments on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and ensuring peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Al-Saadi expressed Kuwait’s pride in its chairmanship of the IAEA Board of Governors (2026–2027), elected by consensus, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening the Agency’s independence and credibility, supporting technical cooperation, and verifying compliance with nuclear obligations.
Regarding conventional arms, Al-Saadi stressed the importance of safe and sustainable ammunition management and preventing illicit trafficking, noting Kuwait’s election as Vice-Chair of the Preparatory Meeting for the Global Framework for Conventional Ammunition Management.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of translating international commitments into serious national actions and effective international cooperation, thereby enhancing trust in the disarmament and international security architecture. (End) A.S.T.
