Deputy Foreign Minister: Preventive diplomacy is one of the key pillars of Kuwait's foreign policy

Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Hamad Al-Mesh’an said on Friday that preventive diplomacy constitutes one of the fundamental pillars of Kuwait’s foreign policy, reaffirming the country’s steadfast commitment to supporting the peaceful settlement of conflicts in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. This statement was made during his remarks at a meeting held in the Philippine capital, Manila, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), held on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings.

Ambassador Al-Mesh’an added that the true success of diplomacy is not measured solely by the conflicts it manages to resolve, but also by the crises it prevents before they occur, considering this to be the quiet achievement of preventive diplomacy, which has proven its importance today as it did when the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation was adopted in 1976. He expressed pride in Kuwait’s accession to the treaty, which embodies shared principles based on dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence, and called for building upon the legacy established over the past five decades by enhancing practical measures for preventive diplomacy, thereby contributing to the prevention of conflicts before they escalate.

In conclusion, Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Al-Mesh’an emphasized the importance of supporting mediation and dialogue efforts, which contribute to consolidating sustainable peace and security.