KUWAIT: Kuwait reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and its financing, while underscoring the importance of international cooperation in addressing global security challenges. Assistant Foreign Minister for Development and International Cooperation Affairs and Chairman of the UN Security Council Resolutions Implementation Committee, Ambassador Hamad Al-Mashaan, affirmed Kuwait’s firm stance during a meeting held Wednesday with senior officials from the US State Department. The two sides reviewed ongoing efforts within the Global Coalition against Daesh, where Kuwait has played a key role since the coalition’s establishment through active political engagement and international coordination.

Al-Mashaan highlighted the urgent need to strengthen international mechanisms to counter terrorism financing, describing it as one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community. Speaking to KUNA, he said Kuwait’s efforts stem from a principled foreign policy grounded in respect for international law, multilateral cooperation, and support for global peace and stability. He also noted that Kuwait has implemented advanced legislation and national measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, in line with international standards — achievements that have earned the country international recognition.

The meeting further highlighted Kuwait’s leading humanitarian contributions, particularly in alleviating the suffering of vulnerable populations, including women and children affected by crises. Al-Mashaan stressed that effective counterterrorism efforts must extend beyond security measures to include developmental, intellectual, and humanitarian approaches, calling for continued coordination with international partners to achieve sustainable results.

Kuwaiti Diplomatic Attache Faisal Al-Fowzan

Collective Gulf security

Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) group at the United Nations reaffirmed that unity and solidarity among member states remain the cornerstone of regional security and stability. Any attack on a GCC member, the group stressed, constitutes a collective threat requiring decisive action. Delivering Kuwait’s statement before the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, Abdulaziz Al-Saeedi, Third Secretary of Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the UN, affirmed that Gulf national security is a “red line,” emphasizing that any attempt to undermine it will not be tolerated.

He underscored that the GCC’s solidarity forms a unified shield against threats to regional and international peace. Al-Saeedi noted that the Committee’s 80th session is being held amid grave regional and international developments, particularly the ongoing Zionist occupation attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Qatar — which he described as blatant violations of state sovereignty and international law, resulting in devastating civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure.

On Iran’s nuclear program, Al-Saeedi voiced the GCC’s concern over recent developments, warning that any targeting of nuclear facilities poses serious risks to international peace and security. He reiterated that all issues related to Iran’s nuclear program must be resolved exclusively through peaceful and diplomatic means, welcoming efforts to revive negotiations aimed at ensuring regional stability.

He also renewed the GCC’s call for establishing a Middle East free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, describing it as a key step toward achieving lasting peace and stability. Al-Saeedi urged the international community to pressure Zionists to adhere to international law, join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and place all its nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.

Rule of law and global justice

In a related context, the GCC group at the United Nations emphasized that upholding the rule of law at both national and international levels remains essential for peace, security, development, and respect for human rights. Delivering the statement on behalf of the GCC at the Sixth Committee, Kuwaiti Diplomatic Attaché Faisal Al-Fowzan stressed that international relations should be guided by clear and agreed-upon rules rather than selectivity or double standards. He welcomed the recent report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on strengthening the rule of law, calling for the use of digital transformation and modern technologies to enhance transparency, accountability, and justice.

At the national level, Al-Fowzan highlighted the GCC countries’ commitment to developing legislation and judicial institutions in line with international obligations. He noted that joint Gulf efforts have led to landmark agreements in the fields of justice, economy, and environment, strengthening the efficiency of legal systems and promoting good governance and equality.

Internationally, Al-Fowzan reaffirmed the GCC’s steadfast support for international justice and multilateralism, stressing the importance of resolving disputes through the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and peaceful means.

He strongly condemned the recent occupation attack on Qatar, describing it as a flagrant violation of sovereignty and international law, and denounced Zionisty ongoing practices of starvation, displacement, and genocide against the Palestinian people. – KUNA