Kuwait respects international humanitarian law: Al-Sabeeh

Adviser of Bahraini King underscores warm ties with Kuwait

Tajikistan’s Speaker of the Assembly of Representatives Zuhurov (second left) at the Alshaya family Diwan. KUWAIT CITY, Dec 21, (KUNA): Kuwait has always respected international humanitarian law, Director Coordinator of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh said on Monday.

Al-Sabeeh made the statement during a seminar entitled, “Kuwait and International Humanitarian Law”, which was organized by the Diplomatic Institute in conjunction with Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The seminar is a forum that aims to showcase Kuwait’s exemplary humanitarian efforts as the Geneva Conventions obligates nations to generate awareness on international humanitarian laws, Al-Sabeeh said.

The ambassador called on nations to combat prevalent violations of humanitarian laws amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions across the globe.

Moreover, Al-Sabeeh underscored that Kuwait has always been a bastion of humanity on a regional and international scale. Kuwait has in recent years, hosted three international conferences for Syrian refugees, for which a total of US$ 7.7 billion was amassed. Kuwait has donated a sum of KD 1.3 billion in aid to Syrian refugees, he noted.

Deputy Chairman of KRCS Anwar Al-Hasawi asserted that abiding by humanitarian law is not a choice but an obligation, calling on increased efforts to protect human rights in light of rampant armed conflicts that have plagued the region.

Deputy Head of Operations of the ICRC Rania Mashlab said that the world this year celebrates 50 years of recognition of humanitarian work, citing Kuwait being ultimately named a “Humanitarian Center” for its persistent efforts towards humanitarian causes. She also noted that more than 160 nations have approved the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.

In September 2014 United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon paid tribute to Kuwait by naming His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a “Humanitarian Leader” and Kuwait a “Humanitarian Center.”

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Nabil Bin Yaacoub Al-Homor, Adviser of the Bahraini Monarch, has affirmed the KuwaitiBahraini relations have been deep and solid at various levels.

Kuwait Embassy said in a statement on Monday that the King’s Adviser, during a reception of the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Kuwait’s Ambassador Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah, expressed congratulations on the weekend inauguration of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, an event that culminated with presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

For his part, Ambassador Sheikh Azzam affirmed that the fanfare inauguration “is a source of pride for everybody” in Kuwait.

Advisor of Bahrain’s King, Nabil Bin Yaacoub Al-Homor with Kuwait’s Ambassador

Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Left to right: Mohammed Al Habtoor, HE Majid Abed, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Mohammed Bendjebbour.