Armenian Church praises Kuwait’s human rights role

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25: The priest and vicar of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Kuwait, Archimandrite Oshin Vartanian, who serves as the Vicar of the Prelacy of the State of Kuwait and the Neighboring Countries, extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the government and people of Kuwait on the country’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term. In a press statement, Archimandrite Vartanian explained that the international achievement represents not only a diplomatic success but also global recognition of Kuwait’s standing and its longstanding contributions to humanitarian and relief efforts. It reflects a foreign policy based on wisdom, moderation, and support for the oppressed.

The Armenian Apostolic Church, which has been part of Kuwait for many years, has daily witnessed the respect, appreciation, and freedom enjoyed by the Armenian community in practicing its religious traditions. This environment is fostered by authentic Kuwaiti values that promote coexistence, tolerance, and the dignity of every individual, regardless of religion or ethnicity. He described Kuwait’s election to the UN body as fully consistent with these principles. Archimandrite Vartanian stressed that the principles of justice, human dignity, and fraternity upheld by the Human Rights Council are the same values upon which the State of Kuwait was founded.

By Bassam Al-Qassas Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff