Kuwait Reaffirms Commitment to UN Principles and Support for Efforts to Preserve International Peace and Security

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Kuwait’s steadfast commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, its support for efforts to preserve international peace and security, and its dedication to resolving disputes through peaceful means, as well as confronting global challenges, foremost among them humanitarian crises, climate change, and terrorism. It also emphasized Kuwait’s support for international disarmament efforts and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

In a statement issued on Saturday to mark United Nations Day, observed annually on October 24, the Ministry expressed Kuwait’s pride in its historic partnership with the UN since its accession to the Organization in 1963, highlighting the fruitful cooperation and mutual solidarity that have characterized this relationship.

The Ministry also commended the role played by the Organization, its bodies, and its agencies in coordinating responses to humanitarian and development needs, reaffirming Kuwait’s commitment to continuing its contributions in both fields and its active participation in various UN forums.

The Ministry stressed the importance of developing multilateral mechanisms to enhance the UN’s capacity to keep pace with international developments and to establish a just international system based on respect for international law, state sovereignty, and the preservation of states’ independence.

It called for concerted efforts to consolidate a culture of peace and promote the values of dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding, thereby fulfilling the aspirations of the world’s peoples for a future characterized by security, stability, and prosperity.