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Kuwait Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait urges mutual respect, impartiality at UNHRC session
Kuwait urges mutual respect, impartiality at UNHRC session Gulf state calls for avoidance of politicization and selectivity GENEVA: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to mutual respect and constructive engagement in the field of human rights, calling for the avoidance of politicization and selectivity in the provision of technical cooperation and capacity-building. This came during a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Asmaa Abdullah Al-Hajji at a panel discussion on capacity-building and technical cooperation, held within the framework of the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Al-Hajji stressed the importance of ensuring that technical cooperation efforts are guided by the specific requests of countries and aligned with their national priorities and development strategies. She reiterated Kuwait's belief that such cooperation should support sustainable and inclusive progress, in line with the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. She further highlighted Kuwait's emphasis on the value of experience-sharing and best practices among countries, grounded in principles of partnership, mutual understanding, and respect for the cultural and social particularities of each state. This, she said, is vital to creating an environment that promotes and protects rights and freedoms. Al-Hajji also affirmed Kuwait's readiness to maintain its engagement with UN human rights mechanisms and to support initiatives aimed at building the capacities of countries in protecting human rights within a framework of solidarity and respect. The panel discussion explored the role of technical cooperation in supporting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its efforts to assist countries in enhancing their national human rights institutions. It also underscored the significance of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting, and follow-up, as part of a holistic approach to safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms. — KUNA
Arab Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait warns against politicization of human rights issues at UN forum
GENEVA, July 5: Kuwait's delegation to the United Nations in Geneva emphasized the critical role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in advancing human rights, while calling for the avoidance of politicization and selectivity in providing such support. This was highlighted in a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Asma Abdullah Al-Hajji during a panel discussion on 'Capacity Building and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights,' held as part of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Al-Hajji reaffirmed Kuwait's firm commitment to mutual respect among nations and stressed that technical cooperation should be responsive to the specific requests of countries and aligned with their national priorities and development needs across relevant fields. She described technical cooperation as a key element in achieving the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, underscoring Kuwait's dedication to supporting sustainable progress worldwide. The Diplomatic Attaché also highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise and successful practices among countries, emphasizing that such collaboration must be grounded in partnership, understanding, and respect for each nation's cultural and social specificities. This approach, she noted, fosters an environment conducive to promoting rights and freedoms in an inclusive and sustainable manner. Kuwait expressed its readiness to continue constructive cooperation with relevant UN mechanisms and pledged support for initiatives aimed at empowering countries to enhance their capacities in safeguarding human rights. Al-Hajji called for depoliticization and non-selectivity in the delivery of technical cooperation and capacity-building efforts, reiterating Kuwait's commitment to maintaining respectful relations with all countries. The panel discussion also examined the role of technical cooperation in supporting the efforts of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to strengthen national human rights protection frameworks. Participants emphasized the vital contribution of national institutions and mechanisms responsible for implementation, monitoring, reporting, and follow-up as part of comprehensive strategies to ensure respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.
Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Wanhua Chemical and PIC ink MoU to boost cooperation
Kuwaiti and Chinese delegations take group photos after signing the memorandum of understanding. – KUNA photos KUWAIT: The Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday with China's Wanhua Chemical Group to enhance cooperation in the petrochemical sector. The agreement was signed at the Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition by PIC CEO Nadia Al-Hajji, while Wanhua Chemical was represented by company President Qu Guangguo. The signing ceremony was attended by Yu Xingtao, a representative of the Chinese government in Yintai, the company said in a press statement. The MoU aims to open new avenues for collaboration in key areas such as research and development, integrated value chains, and market expansion into high-growth regions. It builds upon a broader strategic agreement signed between the two companies in April last year, which included Wanhua Chemical's acquisition of a 25 percent stake in a cluster of petrochemical plants in Yintai, China. Al-Hajji noted that the facilities involved in the agreement specialize in producing high-value petrochemical products, adding that the partnership will invigorate the sector and foster stronger industrial cooperation between the two nations. She emphasized that the collaboration is designed to generate added value and mutual benefit. As part of their visit, the Chinese delegation toured the Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition, where they were briefed on Kuwait's oil journey — from exploration to production — and the extensive operations of KPC and its subsidiaries in maximizing the nation's hydrocarbon resources. Al-Hajji said the newly signed MoU marks the beginning of a deeper partnership aligned with PIC's 2040 strategic vision, which emphasizes smart investments and planned expansion. She commended the efforts of the joint working teams from both sides, who, through months of dedication and professionalism, successfully translated strategic plans into actionable milestones. For his part, Qu Guangguo affirmed that the visit underscores the growing relationship with PIC, highlighting the MoU's role in promoting innovation, operational excellence and economic growth in both countries. — KUNA
Shafaq News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
240+ Iraqi families repatriated from Syria's Al-Hol camp
Shafaq News/ A convoy of 241 Iraqi families, totaling over 860 individuals, was repatriated from Syria's Al-Hol camp on Tuesday. The convoy marks the eighth return in 2025 and the 25th such operation since the process began, Shukri al-Hajji, head of the camp's departure office, confirmed. The families' convoy, transported in 20 buses, crossed into Iraq via the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing in eastern Hasakah province, escorted by US armored vehicles under tight security coordinated by the Global Coalition. 'This year's efforts focus on relocating Iraqi families who wish to return, in coordination between the Autonomous Administration and the Iraqi government,' Al-Hajji told Shafaq News. In late March, 186 Iraqi families, totaling 681 people, also left Al-Hol camp and returned to Iraq. Since 2021, the Iraqi government, in collaboration with international organizations, has been executing a plan to bring displaced Iraqis back from Al-Hol. Returnees are received at the Jadaa camp, where they undergo social and psychological rehabilitation. However, the repatriation process continues to face local opposition, especially from families of ISIS victims in Nineveh province, who express concern about reintegrating these returnees into their communities.
