UN Chief lauds Kuwait's humanitarian leadership, regional diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on an official visit to Kuwait, has expressed gratitude not only for the Gulf country's leadership in humanitarian action, but also the "dialogue ... and promotion of understanding Kuwait has shown in relation to all conflicts in the region," the UN News Centre has reported.

Speaking to reporters after meetings with the H.H. the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Mr. Guterres recalled that during his tenure as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Sheikh Sabah had presided over three conferences to mobilise the international community to support Syrian people "suffering so much with the war that has been going on and on."

"But it's not only the humanitarian leadership of Kuwait, it's the wisdom, the dialogue, the promotion of understanding that Kuwait has shown in relation to all conflicts in the region," explained Mr. Guterres, adding, "Kuwait has no agenda. The agenda of Kuwait is peace, is understanding."

"Indeed, this visit had been an occasion to express deep appreciation and raise ideas about ways to strengthen the cooperation and dialogue between Kuwait and the UN, as we believe Kuwait is an extremely reliable partner in our common commitment to peace and security around the world," Guterres concluded.

source:wam