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
