Kuwait backs Palestine’s UN bid, urges regional stability
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Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya has reiterated his country’s firm commitment to Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations, calling it a matter of “utmost importance” for the realization of an independent Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Addressing the 163rd session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level in Cairo, Al-Yahya emphasized that Palestinian statehood remains a core aspiration not only for Palestinians but for the entire Arab world. He denounced Israel’s continued military campaign in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing it of violating international agreements and laws, and described its actions as a “psychopathic campaign” against innocent civilians.
Al-Yahya lauded the outcomes of the emergency Arab Summit held in Cairo on March 4, which included a reconstruction plan for Gaza, contingent upon a cessation of hostilities. He voiced support for the Cairo International Summit on Gaza reconstruction and reaffirmed Kuwait’s backing of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), condemning Israeli actions targeting the agency’s operations.
He welcomed the UN General Assembly’s move to refer the ban on UNRWA to the International Court of Justice, expressing hope for a legal ruling that would uphold the agency’s mandate.
Beyond the Palestinian cause, the Kuwaiti minister touched on several regional issues. On Syria, he acknowledged the nation’s transitional progress and reiterated support for the Syrian people, highlighting Kuwait’s role in hosting three major donor conferences over the past 14 years.
Al-Yahya reaffirmed Kuwait’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability, calling for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and an end to Israeli military aggression. He also stressed the need to uphold ceasefire agreements and facilitate humanitarian access in Sudan, Yemen and Libya, supporting political solutions based on existing international frameworks.
On Somalia, he welcomed the agreement signed in Ankara between Somalia and Ethiopia, which could pave the way for technical border negotiations. He condemned the recent assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and expressed solidarity in Somalia’s fight against terrorism.
The minister also addressed security in the Red Sea, urging respect for international maritime law under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. He praised Oman’s mediation efforts in securing the release of the “Galaxy Leader” ship’s crew, detained off Yemen since 2023, and acknowledged Oman’s role in facilitating US-Iran nuclear talks, calling it a step toward greater regional stability.
The comprehensive address highlighted Kuwait’s proactive diplomacy in supporting Arab unity, peace efforts and humanitarian causes across the Middle East.
