Foreign Ministry: Kuwait's Re-election to Human Rights Council Reflects International Trust
Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses pride in Kuwait's election to the Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s pride at its election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2027–2029, following the elections held by the UN General Assembly on October 13, 2026, in New York. This outcome reflects the international community’s confidence in Kuwait and its appreciation for the country’s role and contributions at both the regional and international levels.
The Ministry extended its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the sister and friendly countries that supported Kuwait’s candidacy, emphasizing that this confidence serves as an incentive to continue its contributions within the framework of multilateral international action.
It stressed that this election is a continuation of Kuwait’s steadfast approach of respecting the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, its commitment to promoting human rights, and its constructive engagement with related issues, free from selectivity, politicization, and double standards.
The Ministry also underscored Kuwait’s commitment to fulfilling the pledges it made during its candidacy for the Council, and to continuing coordination with member states and relevant UN mechanisms, thereby supporting international efforts in the field of human rights.
