GENEVA, July 5: Kuwait’s delegation to the United Nations in Geneva emphasized the critical role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in advancing human rights, while calling for the avoidance of politicization and selectivity in providing such support. This was highlighted in a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Asma Abdullah Al-Hajji during a panel discussion on “Capacity Building and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights,” held as part of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Al-Hajji reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm commitment to mutual respect among nations and stressed that technical cooperation should be responsive to the specific requests of countries and aligned with their national priorities and development needs across relevant fields. She described technical cooperation as a key element in achieving the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, underscoring Kuwait’s dedication to supporting sustainable progress worldwide.

The Diplomatic Attaché also highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise and successful practices among countries, emphasizing that such collaboration must be grounded in partnership, understanding, and respect for each nation’s cultural and social specificities. This approach, she noted, fosters an environment conducive to promoting rights and freedoms in an inclusive and sustainable manner.

Kuwait expressed its readiness to continue constructive cooperation with relevant UN mechanisms and pledged support for initiatives aimed at empowering countries to enhance their capacities in safeguarding human rights. Al-Hajji called for depoliticization and non-selectivity in the delivery of technical cooperation and capacity-building efforts, reiterating Kuwait’s commitment to maintaining respectful relations with all countries.

The panel discussion also examined the role of technical cooperation in supporting the efforts of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to strengthen national human rights protection frameworks. Participants emphasized the vital contribution of national institutions and mechanisms responsible for implementation, monitoring, reporting, and follow-up as part of comprehensive strategies to ensure respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

Kuwait’s participation in the session reflects its ongoing commitment to promoting effective multilateralism, development cooperation, and respect for human dignity on the global stage.