KUWAIT CITY, June 19: The State of Kuwait on Wednesday welcomed the adoption of a historic United Nations General Assembly resolution aimed at enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The resolution, titled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council”, was submitted by Kuwait—currently holding the presidency of the GCC — on behalf of all member states through its Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. It was adopted by consensus among UN member states, marking the first such resolution to formalize cooperation between the two entities.

In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the resolution reflects the depth of historical cooperation between the UN and the GCC, aligning with Article 52 of the UN Charter, which encourages partnerships with regional organizations to support international peace and security.

The Ministry affirmed that the resolution aims to institutionalize the relationship between the secretariats of the UN and GCC by initiating annual high-level strategic meetings, enhancing joint capabilities in conflict prevention, mediation, early warning, and crisis management, and coordinating responses to emerging security challenges.

Kuwait expressed pride in presenting what it described as a “historic resolution” on behalf of fellow GCC member states and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing multilateral cooperation and building effective global partnerships. The Ministry highlighted Kuwait’s dedication to contributing constructively to both regional and international peace and stability.

Meanwhile, GCC Secretary General Jassim Al-Budaiwi also praised the adoption of the resolution, underscoring its importance as a new milestone in regional and global cooperation. He lauded Kuwait's diplomatic efforts, particularly through its UN mission, and emphasized that the resolution sets the foundation for a stronger strategic partnership between the GCC and the UN.

Al-Budaiwi noted that this resolution paves the way for collaborative initiatives and expanded joint efforts, aligning with the GCC’s commitment to openness and constructive engagement with international institutions.

He concluded by emphasizing that the move reflects the spirit of Gulf integration and demonstrates the council’s proactive approach to working with global partners in addressing regional and international challenges.