Kuwait Amir’s Representative Condemns Iranian Attacks on GCC States

Principal Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, regretfully, condemned in New York the attacks by Iran against the Kingdom of Kuwait and the other GCC states at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. He stated that Kuwait and other gulf states have been attacked without being in the regional standoff.

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Kuwait Raises Security Concerns at UNGA

The Kuwaiti delegation had reported the attacks to the Syrian Observatory on Human Rights, which stated that they had targeted civilian and infrastructure violating international law and humanitarian law and the UN Charter. Iran has also been accused of making attacks on Kuwait with missiles and drones, a claim that Kuwait has made separately at the UN Security Council.

Kuwait has insisted it has never allowed its land or airspace to be used for opprobrious actions against other countries. It has also been stressing in its UN communications the concept of a policy which is “neutral”, one of “good neighbourly relations”, and one of “respect for international law”.

GCC Security Described as Indivisible

The speech underscored Kuwait’s role in progressive security in the Gulf region. The GCC members have been firm about their security being indivisible; and an attack on one member is an attack on the entire GCC security framework.

The problem arose amid Gulf government consultations on regional security and maritime stability and protection of critical infrastructure. UNGA, in its deliberations with officials of Kuwait and GCC members, has also emphasized dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.

Kuwait Cites Right to Self-Defence

On communications about attacks on its territory, the country of Kuwait has made use of Article 51 of the UN Charter. The government has claimed that it still has the right under international law, to take what measures it deems necessary for the defence of its territory, people and sovereignty.

Kuwait has been adamant that it will seek a peaceful approach and regional calm in its efforts. It sits as a gesture towards tackling security concerns and its stated intention of dialogue and peaceful resolution of regional issues.

Regional Implications

Kuwait’s UNGA speech brings Gulf security and sovereignty to the fore in the international debate on the conflict in the Middle East. The worries go beyond each state since energy facilities, airports, ports, and other structures have the ability to be impacted by assaults and cause trade routes and civilian life to be hindered.

The problem has a face-to-face national security aspect to Kuwait. The UN earlier had shared accounts of attacks on missiles and drones, and their consequent damage and casualties within the country.

FAQs

What did Kuwait’s Amir’s person ask at the UN?

The Crown Prince of Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks against Kuwait and the other GCC countries, and called for the respect of sovereignty, international law, and regional security.

Which person spoke for Kuwait to the United Nations General Assembly 81?

Amir Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of the UAE attended the 81st UNFCCC Conference at the 81st UNGA as Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah of the UAE.

Has Kuwait complained to the UN about Iranian attacks?

Yes. Kuwait has made a number of communications to the UN Security Council regarding Iranian missile and drone attacks on its soil.