Kuweit Reaffirms Commitment to UN Charter and Preservation of International Peace

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Kuwait’s steadfast commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, its support for international efforts to preserve global peace and security, the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, and the confrontation of global challenges, foremost among which are humanitarian crises, climate change, and terrorism.

In a statement issued yesterday on Saturday, marking United Nations Day, which falls on October 24 of each year, the ministry said that Kuwait takes pride in its historic partnership with the international organization since its accession in 1963, a partnership characterized by fruitful cooperation and mutual solidarity.

It appreciated the role played by the United Nations, its bodies, and its agencies in coordinating responses to humanitarian and development needs, emphasizing Kuwait’s commitment to continuing its contributions in these two fields and enhancing its active participation in various UN forums.

The ministry stressed the importance of developing multilateral mechanisms to strengthen the United Nations’ capacity to keep pace with international developments and contribute to establishing a just international system based on respect for international law, state sovereignty, and the preservation of independence.

It called for concerted efforts to consolidate a culture of peace and promote the values of dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding, in line with the aspirations of the world’s peoples for a future characterized by security, stability, and prosperity, reaffirming Kuwait’s support for international efforts toward disarmament and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.