KUWAIT: Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout on Thursday described Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations as a model of Arab cooperation rooted in mutual respect and shared interests. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Egyptian Embassy to mark the 73rd anniversary of the July 23, 1952 Revolution, Shaltout highlighted the depth of bilateral ties and ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. The event was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Municipality and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, along with senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Kuwait.

Shaltout pointed to the significant development witnessed in multiple areas of cooperation between the two countries, crowned by the historic state visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Egypt in April 2024. He described the visit as a pivotal moment in reinforcing the strong and strategic partnership between Kuwait and Egypt.

Reflecting on the significance of the July 23 Revolution, Shaltout said the movement marked a turning point in Egypt’s modern history, laying the foundations for national independence, sovereignty, and comprehensive development. He added that the revolution also inspired liberation movements throughout the Arab world and Africa.

The ambassador expressed his appreciation to the government and people of Kuwait for their warm hospitality and support during his tenure, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to advancing bilateral collaboration in ways that benefit both nations and further strengthen the bonds between the Egyptian and Kuwaiti peoples. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) on Saturday launched a groundbreaking publication titled “Women’s Guide to Climate Action and Shared Responsibility,” marking a significant step by civil society to empower women and strengthen their role in addressing the climate crisis. KEPS Secretary General and book supervisor Jenan Behzad said in a press statement that the guide is the first of its kind in the region. It offers a comprehensive look into women’s contributions to environmental efforts, combining scientific insight, social analysis, and real-life experiences of pioneering Arab women in the fields of climate action and sustainable development.

Behzad noted that the guide was prepared with contributions from 11 Arab female writers representing Kuwait, Egypt, Bahrain, the UAE, Tunisia, Lebanon and Iraq. The book is divided into five chapters, tackling key themes such as the impact of climate change on women, environmental and social responsibility, Arab women’s leadership in climate initiatives, and a practical guide for applying sustainability principles at home. She emphasized that KEPS aims, through this publication, to enrich the Kuwaiti and Arab environmental library with knowledge resources that reflect climate challenges from a gender-based perspective.

The guide also seeks to encourage women to take on active roles as essential partners in environmental protection. “Women are vital actors in crafting solutions and driving transformations toward a sustainable future, drawing on their leading roles within families and across social and political spheres,” Behzad said. She added that the book was produced in response to the recommendations of a workshop titled “Women between Climate Change and Sustainable Development,” held in cooperation with the National Association for Family Security. — KUNA

GENEVA: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to mutual respect and constructive engagement in the field of human rights, calling for the avoidance of politicization and selectivity in the provision of technical cooperation and capacity-building. This came during a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Asmaa Abdullah Al-Hajji at a panel discussion on capacity-building and technical cooperation, held within the framework of the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

Al-Hajji stressed the importance of ensuring that technical cooperation efforts are guided by the specific requests of countries and aligned with their national priorities and development strategies. She reiterated Kuwait’s belief that such cooperation should support sustainable and inclusive progress, in line with the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. She further highlighted Kuwait’s emphasis on the value of experience-sharing and best practices among countries, grounded in principles of partnership, mutual understanding, and respect for the cultural and social particularities of each state. This, she said, is vital to creating an environment that promotes and protects rights and freedoms.

Al-Hajji also affirmed Kuwait’s readiness to maintain its engagement with UN human rights mechanisms and to support initiatives aimed at building the capacities of countries in protecting human rights within a framework of solidarity and respect. The panel discussion explored the role of technical cooperation in supporting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its efforts to assist countries in enhancing their national human rights institutions. It also underscored the significance of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting, and follow-up, as part of a holistic approach to safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms. — KUNA