Mission sheds light on Kuwait’s efforts at confronting terrorism
‘Major partner to eradicate DAESH’
VIENNA, May 27, (KUNA): The State of Kuwait Permanent Mission to the UN agencies here has organized seminars shedding light on the Gulf country’s efforts in confronting terrorism.
The gatherings were held on sidelines of the 26th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Sadeq Mohammad Maarefi, the State of Kuwait Ambassador to Austria and the Permanent Delegate to the International Organizations in Vienna, said in a statement to KUNA on Saturday that the seminars were held to publicize Kuwait’s efforts in combating cross-border crimes particularly terrorism.
Much light was shed on Kuwait’s adherence to international treaties and support for efforts at the international and regional levels to confront cybercrimes.
In shadow of dramatic regional events, the need has become pressing for coordinated international efforts for facing various forms of crimes, Maarefi said.
Kuwait had witnessed a number of terrorist attacks, such as the bombing that targeted motorcade of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, explosions at popular cafes and bombing of Imam Al-Sadeq Mosque. Among the lecturers were Zakaria Al-Ansari, the assistance justice undersecretary for legal affairs and Sergeant Rakan Al-Shraiaan as well as Khaled Al-Antari, representative of the Ministry of Information.
Spokesman of the Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve, US Central Command, Colonel Ryan Dillon said on Saturday that Kuwait is a key partner in the fight to eliminate the so-called Islamic State (IS) (DAESH).
Operation Inherent Resolve is the US military’s operational name for the military intervention against the IS.
In a statement to KUNA and the Kuwait TV, Dillon commended Kuwait’s contribution to the campaign against the IS. The country has recently provided 75 tons of food commodities to people in Mosul in northern Iraq, he said.
He also lauded the Saudi support to the coalition efforts, especially monitoring and controlling the borders with Iraq to stop infiltrators.
Defeating DAESH is an international effort involving 71 countries, including latest NATO members, besides Ethiopia and Djibouti, the Spokesman said.
Meanwhile, Colonel Dillion said that the coalition forces continued support to the Iraqi troops, carrying out 34 airstrikes against IS posts last week.
The Battle of Mosul has been long and onerous, and the Iraqis have been fighting bravely, he said, noting that innocent civilians suffered a lot.
Soon, DAESH will lose its biggest ever stronghold and the Iraqi flag will replace the black one of the IS all over Mosul, he said.
On the fight against DAESH in Syria, the coalition spokesperson said that after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) liberated Tabqa, Al-Sad and Al-Haraj, the coalition is keen on civilians’ safety, clearing these towns of all weaponry.
The State of Kuwait Permanent Mission to the UN during the 26th session of the UN Commission on Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and State Minister for Municipality Affairs Muhammad Al-Jabri attended the conference on supporting youths and small projects organized by Kuwait Municipality on Thursday.
Representatives of the Industrial Bank, Kuwait Fund for Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises and some official bodies attended the conference.
Al-Jabri confirmed the Municipality believes in the importance of enhancing official support for small and medium enterprises. He stressed that the policy of the State in the last few years put into consideration support for youths and adopting their ideas. He also praised the role of Kuwait Fund for Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises in this regard.
On the other hand, Municipality Director Ahmed Al-Manfouhi confirmed that Al-Jabri has recommended a number of projects which require support such as that of Barayeh Salem in Salmiya and the heritage youths project in Al-Rai.