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“You are invited to convey to the world the brilliant image of Kuwait – the tolerant and great country -and the ambitions of its people…(the bright image of a country which) works in partnership with the international community to promote peace among nations and enters into partnerships with brotherly and friendly countries for building and development of societies,” the Amir said, addressing ambassadors and heads of Kuwait’s diplomatic missions abroad. Sheikh Sabah stressed the need for a vigorous diplomatic and media drive to show the real and bright image of Kuwait that enjoys strong unity among its people and a constitution and justice-based democratic life. The Amir added that one of the main objectives of Kuwait’s diplomacy is to cooperate with all countries to maintain world security and stability as well as reach sustainable development of societies. “Kuwait is effectively contributing to the international efforts aiming to resolve disputes that threaten world peace and counter terrorism. Kuwait also takes part in efforts meant to fight poverty, diseases and meet the shortage of food, water and energy as well as achieve sustainable development and investment in people,” he said. In this regard, Sheikh Sabah citied Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development’s (KFAED) loans and grants as well as the Kuwait’s donations to other international funds as clear examples of Kuwait’s effective role in financing development projects in the four corners of the globe. He also cited the recent Kuwait-hosted Asian Cooperation Dialogue Summit as an example of Kuwait’s eagerness to buttress cooperation with Asian and world nations. HH Sheikh Sabah pointed out that Kuwait pays due attention to the empowerment of women and protection of their rights. “Kuwait directs growing attention to foster women rights and their role in the society,” the Amir said. He highlighted the importance of unity among the Gulf Cooperation Council member states. “The rapid developments in our region and the challenges we face today leaves no room for doubt about the indispensability of joint Gulf action and that needs more work to bolster and expand to cover all domains. You have to show, through diplomatic work, the solidity and unity of the Gulf stances as well as Kuwait’s effective role in tackling Arab, Muslim, regional and international issues and causes.” The Amir noted that Kuwait has launched “economic diplomacy” to promote better economic cooperation with world countries and woo foreign investments to Kuwait. “We launched this economic diplomacy a long time ago out of deep belief in its role in achieving the state higher economic interests and opening new horizons for dealing with global economic developments,” Sheikh Sabah said. He urged the Kuwaiti diplomats to convey to the world the economic and development progress which the state has undergone. “You have to acquaint the world with the economic-related legislative reforms and the new package of mega development projects which Kuwait is embarking on.” The Amir asked the diplomats to help transfer the best economic and renewable energy practices in the world to Kuwait. “Through your presence in different countries across the world, you have to transfer the world’s best practices in diversifying state income resources and using renewable energy to Kuwait.” The Amir called on the Kuwaiti diplomats to embody the state policy and care for the interests of its people. “You have also take into account that Kuwait’s diplomacy is the first line of defense of state security and interests,” he asserted. Sheikh Sabah lauded the major successes and the distinguished performance of Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry under Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. He also wished great success to the conference to end with recommendations to bolster state diplomacy. This conference “serves as a golden platform for diplomats to meet with senior officials at the foreign ministry and other state bodies to exchange points of view, study the challenges obstructing their efforts and find best ways to upgrade the efficiency of Kuwait’s diplomacy to serve the higher interests of our dear homeland,” the Amir concluded. |
