We regret that the representative of Iraq asked to exercise his right of reply with regard to the facts in the statement of our First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He made some uncourteous remarks to which I will not respond. We regret to have to…
It gives me great pleasure to extend to Mr. Opertti and his friendly country, on behalf of the State of Kuwait, our sincere congratulations on his election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-third session. We are confident that his extensive and incisive knowledge of international aff…
It gives me great pleasure, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. Your presence in the Chair has enhanced today’s meeting. We are confident that the diplomatic skills of Ambassador Momodou Sallah and the entire Gambian delegatio…
The General Assembly is discussing one of the very important matters on its agenda, namely, the question of equitable representation on and an increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters. The report submitted within the framework of this item, in document A/51/47, is the p…
The situation in the Middle East is among the most important of international questions. It galvanizes the The peoples of the Middle East are today deeply concerned at the deterioration of the Middle East peace process that began at Madrid in 1991. Members have followed along with us the regrettable…
I would like to express my regret at having to ask for the floor at such a late hour. I listened attentively to what the representative of Iraq said a little while ago on agenda item 27, regarding the return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin. I would like to make the fol…
My delegation has reviewed the report of the Secretary-General, presented in cooperation with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) [A/52/211], which is under consideration today. I should like in this regard to express Kuwait’s satisfa…
I would first like to express to Mr. Hans Blix, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the gratitude of and recognition by the Government of Kuwait for his very valuable contribution at the head of this important international agency. I would also like to address my most …
I am sorry to have to ask to speak once again in exercise of the right of reply, but I must answer to what Iraq has said.
First, I would like to reconfirm the commitment expressed by our first response, given by our Permanent Representative. The representative of Iraq has alleged that
As for Iraq’…
It gives me pleasure to convey to the President the greetings of His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, who profoundly regrets being unable to participate personally in the debate at this session due to …
At the outset, Sir, on behalf of the Arab Group, which I have the honour to chair this month, I should like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I should like also to pay tribute to the exceptional wisdom and ability that you have shown in presiding over …
The General Assembly is today considering the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the past few years, we have considered this item with sadness born of the odious acts of “ethnic cleansing” committed against the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Recent significant developments, however, have p…
Allow me to speak on the situation in the Middle East, which is of great importance and of vital interest for the world.
Peace and security must be attained in the Middle East. The people in that region have suffered from the scourge of war and the lack of stability and peace. Wars have unfortunate…
The peoples of the world look to the United Nations to play a very important role in the area of development throughout the world. But development objectives have at times become dreams — dreams that do not come true. In their stead, there is death and destruction, caused by man himself. War has bec…
The question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council is of an importance commensurate with the role and vital responsibilities of the Council in maintaining international peace and security. My delegation has followed with great interest the discussions …
Kuwait bases its support for the work of the IAEA on the peaceful uses of atomic energy on its belief in the importance of the role and responsibility of the Agency. The Agency will not be able to succeed in its endeavours without the cooperation and support of the international community.
Kuwait a…
Kuwait has always attached particular importance to the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen in 1995, where Kuwait was represented at the Summit by His Highness the Emir. The Summit led to the revitalization of the Commission for Social Development to follow up on the Copenhagen De…
As the Assembly debates the report of the Secretary- General on the work of the Organization today, my delegation feels that it is only fair to pay tribute to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali for several outstanding achievements. First, we in Kuwait view with admiration and pride the efficien…
Some who listened to the statement by the Foreign Minister of Iraq may wonder why we have requested to exercise our right of reply in spite of the lack of any specific mention of Kuwait in that statement. My answer is that my delegation would like to comment on what was stated by the Foreign Ministe…
