Respect Somalia’s sovereignty, political freedom, says Kuwait
NEW YORK, Nov 17, (KUNA): Kuwait on Saturday reiterated calling for the respect of the sovereignty and political independence and unity of Somalia.
This came during a speech delivered by Kuwait UN permanent delegation member, Advisor Nawaf Al-Ahmad in a meeting of the Security Council on Somalia.
Al-Ahmad called on the international community to continue providing political and material support to the Somali federal government to enable it rebuild and stabilize the state.
He welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2498, which extends sanctions against Somalia for a year, noting that this extension reflected the importance of continuing to support Somalia at this important stage in its history, hoping that the coming period would see progress in monitoring the implementation of the sanctions measures.
Al-Ahmad also praised efforts exerted by the Somali federal government to create conditions for holding general elections by 2020-2021, calling on all Somali parties to overcome obstacles that undermine the achievement of political,
economic and security integration.
Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled Al-Sabah received, late Saturday, a letter on ways to bolster relations from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Hadi.
In a statement obtained by KUNA, Sheikh Ali Al-Khaled Al-Sabah said that the letter also touched on the “Riyadh Accord” between the legitimate Yemeni government and the transitional
council, a deal built upon an initiative by the leadership of Saudi Arabia.
“The ‘Riyadh Accord’ is aimed at uniting Yemenis and reaching a solution to the conflict in their country,” affirmed the Ambassador, adding that the State of Kuwait will continue to support efforts for stability and peace in Yemen.
On his part, President Hadi commended Kuwait’s effort in resolving the situation in Yemen, relaying his greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah.