European Commission, EU commend Kuwait’s role in combating extremism

The European Commission and the European Union (EU) lauded late Tuesday efforts by Kuwait in combating radicalism during a seminar on international efforts to counter cyber extremism. This came during the conclusion of the seminar, which was attended by representatives from several European and Arab countries including Kuwait.

In its final communique, the seminar said it was important for academics, intellectuals, and representatives of civil societies to debunk the extreme image of Islam portrayed by violent persons claiming to be Muslims. The European Commission and the EU expressed desires to cooperate with Arab and Islamic nations as well as organizations to fight against extremism on all levels especially within the cyber domain, the communique said.

Meanwhile, Khulaif Al-Ohtaina, Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and International Relations and Hajj at Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, said that his country was keen on spreading the moderate values of Islam. In a paper submitted to the event, the Kuwaiti official said that the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic affairs had made its mission to prevent the cyberspace radicalization of youth in Kuwait.

The ministry holds events, seminars, and courses that denounced the extremists views of Islam and Muslims, said the official who reiterated Kuwait’s commitment to fighting radicalism in all shapes and forms.

The seminar, organized by the European Commission, European Parliament, and the European Islamic Conference, was attended by officials from France, Germany, Britain, Belgium, Sweden, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, the UAE, and Egypt. —KUNA