Kuwait Affirms Pivotal Role of UN Economic and Social Council in Coordinating Development Efforts
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Kuwait affirmed the pivotal role of the UN Economic and Social Council and called for enhanced coordination with the General Assembly, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and water security.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait affirmed the pivotal role played by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in coordinating economic, social, and environmental efforts, calling for enhanced coordination between the Council, the UN General Assembly, and the High-level Political Forum.
This was stated in Kuwait’s statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Dalal Sharar yesterday evening, Thursday, before the UN General Assembly during the joint discussion on the ECOSOC report and the follow-up item on the implementation of the outcomes of UN conferences and summits in economic and social fields.
Sharar said that Kuwait believes the multilateral system, with the United Nations at its core, remains the most capable framework for addressing cross-border challenges, emphasizing the importance of translating the outcomes of UN conferences and summits into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
She added that, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Council’s establishment, Kuwait calls for the development of follow-up mechanisms and the improvement of the quality of national data, while respecting the mandates of UN bodies and the priorities of countries. She stressed that reform efforts, including the “United Nations 80” initiative, must contribute to reducing duplication and enhancing support provided to developing countries.
Regarding Kuwait’s development efforts, Sharar said that the country places human beings at the core of its development policies and continues, through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, to support vital projects in developing countries, particularly in the fields of water, sanitation, energy, health, and education, thereby contributing to national capacity building and the sustainability of development outcomes.
On the issue of water security, Sharar expressed Kuwait’s anticipation for the UN Water Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi in early December next year, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, as well as the 11th World Water Forum scheduled to take place in Riyadh in 2027, reaffirming Kuwait’s support for the success of these events and for strengthening international cooperation to achieve water security.
On the social front, she emphasized the importance of following up on the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration issued at the Second World Summit for Social Development in 2025, and investing in education, health, and skills, as well as empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities, bridging the digital divide, and expanding social protection and decent work opportunities.
