The speech of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, delivered by his representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the United Nations, highlighted the roadmap of Kuwait’s foreign policy for the new era. It is based on the historic principles guiding Kuwait’s relations with sisterly and friendly countries, the international community, and global institutions.
His Highness the Crown Prince used a distinctive and firm tone to challenge the international organization on urgent issues, especially in light of the ongoing crises in the Middle East.
The worsening situation in the region reflects the failure of international institutions in fulfilling their duties as defined in the UN Charter, particularly the Security Council, whose role has been weakened by the use of the veto power. The Crown Prince’s call for reforming the United Nations and the Security Council is a message that cannot be ignored so that lasting global peace and stability can be achieved.
The speech of His Highness the Amir’s representative at the United Nations presented a clear vision of the new Kuwait, drawn by a seasoned expert in international politics with deep knowledge of influential global capitals, especially Washington.
His Highness the Crown Prince is a highly experienced diplomat with significant international influence. He addresses the global community with clarity and reason, fully aware of when decisive action is needed on issues concerning Kuwait, the Gulf, and the Arab world, which are core pillars of Kuwait’s policy.
Yes, the New York trip provided Kuwait with a valuable opportunity to play a behind-the-scenes role in bridging differing viewpoints. His Highness the Crown Prince’s meetings with presidents and representatives were notably effective, in terms of strengthening Kuwait’s global influence and establishing a prominent international position that the country has long sought. Because politics can only be strong when paired with a knowledge-based economy, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled met with officials from several international companies who shared their needs in Kuwait. His Highness expressed Kuwait’s support for expanding the presence of these companies in the country, highlighting how this would diversify economic partnerships, open new areas of cooperation, benefit from their expertise to train and qualify youth, and transfer knowledge and modern technology to Kuwait.
Because this goal can only be achieved with capable national talent, His Highness the Crown Prince sent a clear message to Kuwaiti students in the United Kingdom and all overseas students by saying, “Kuwait relies on your energies and capabilities to build its future.” There is no doubt that the recent achievements in New York and London will open more international doors for Kuwait after a long period during which the country hesitated to engage for reasons known to all.
Today, Kuwait has recovered, thanks to sound governance based on wisdom and determination. Kuwait is once again the jewel it once was. Indeed, the ambition of the current political leadership goes far beyond merely restoring Kuwait’s position as “the Pearl of the Gulf”.
