Kuwait welcomes CAR Pres. appointment of Muslims in gov't positions

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, June 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait has welcomed President of Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera's appointment of Muslim community members in government positions as well as including them in decision-making.
Kuwait Permanent Representative to the UN Mansour Al-Otaibi, addressing a Security Council's session on CAR, praised Touadera's decision to appoint female ministers and his performing of Eid Al-Fitr prayers in a mosque in the capital city, Bangui, with Muslim worshippers.
Al-Otaibi urged all parties in CAR to contribute to spreading principles of peaceful co-existence and to refrain from speeches of hatred.
He voiced relief for conciliation agreement signed between CAR government and 14 armed groups on February 6, which paved way for their dialogue.
Al-Otaibi welcomed CAR government's compliance with the peace agreement, including formation of technical committees in the country's provinces.
He also welcomed CAR government's cooperation with regional and international organizations like the African Union, European Union, and UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in CAR (MINUSCA).
Al-Otaibi, however, said violence against civilians in CAR posed a major challenge to the government despite the peace agreement, like the attacks by armed groups against MINUSCA and relief workers.
He urged CAR government to hold those committing violent actions accountable, while regretting the "very critical" humanitarian situation in the African country.
"The only way to end the crisis in CAR is political dialogue between all parties," said Al-Otaibi. (end)
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