Kuwait Reaffirms Firm Commitment to the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter
Jassim Al-Ameri emphasized Kuwait's adherence to international law and rejection of Iranian aggression against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia before the UN.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait reaffirmed on Friday its firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, regarding it as the foundation of the contemporary international relations system and the legal framework governing the rights and obligations of states. It emphasized the importance of respecting state sovereignty, refraining from the threat or use of force, and settling disputes by peaceful means.
This statement was made in Kuwait’s address delivered by Jasem Al-Ameri, Second Secretary of its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, before the Sixth Committee (Legal) of the General Assembly during the discussion of agenda item 83, titled “Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization.”
In this context, Al-Ameri strongly condemned Iran’s unjustified and reprehensible attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory since February 28, 2026, which employed missiles and drones and struck civilian facilities and critical infrastructure, including Kuwait International Airport and the headquarters of the Public Institution for Social Security.
He considered these attacks a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a direct threat to the security and safety of civilians, and a breach of the provisions of the UN Charter that prohibit the threat or use of force in international relations.
He expressed Kuwait’s rejection of any attempts to justify these attacks through selective interpretations of the Charter’s provisions, reiterating Kuwait’s firm adherence to its inherent right of self-defense under Article 51 of the Charter, in accordance with international law.
He also expressed Kuwait’s condemnation of attacks targeting the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing the necessity of halting all actions that threaten the security and stability of the region’s states, including attacks carried out by armed groups.
He urged greater attention to peaceful means of dispute settlement in accordance with Chapter VI of the Charter, including negotiation, mediation, and good offices, alongside enhancing coordination among UN bodies and respecting their mandates.
He noted that strengthening the role of the UN system requires genuine political will to implement existing commitments, constructive cooperation among member states, and recourse to dialogue and the rule of law rather than the use or threat of force.
In conclusion, Al-Ameri reaffirmed Kuwait’s steadfast commitment to the UN Charter and the rules-based international order, calling on all states to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and to implement Security Council resolutions, thereby enhancing security, stability, and justice for all peoples.
