Kuwait continues flurry of UN diplomacy in '19

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Dec 25 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait has been an active contributor to UN Security Council's (UNSC) in the second year of its non-permanent membership in 2019.
The Gulf nation made sure its voice heard and actions felt as the world was witnessing many developments which posed a threat to international peace and security.
Following are major events related to Kuwait's UNSC membership
March 15: The UN Security Council adopted a statement, proposed by Kuwait and Indonesia, strongly condemning the New Zealand mosque terrorist attack in which dozens killed and wounded, considered it one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
May 10: At the initiative of the Permanent Missions to the UN of Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa, an Arria-formula meeting was held on Israel's construction of settlements attended by Palestine Foreign Minister Riyadh Al-Malki.
June 1: Kuwait chaired the UN Secretary Council for the third time in its history during its 2018-19 second non-permanent membership, focusing on promoting causes connected with Arab affairs namely the Palestinian cause and defusing tension and war.
June 11: UN Security Council adopted Kuwait-drafted resolution No. 2474 of 2019 on missing person in armed conflict in accordance with the International Humanitarian Law, in a meeting chaired by Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah.
June 13: Kuwait, during Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled's presidency of UN Secretary Council, issued statement on further cooperation between the Security Council and the Arab League in accordance with UN Charter, and to take effective steps to enhance this cooperation, which should focus on conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building.
July 24: The United States blocked an attempt by Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa to get the UN Security Council to condemn Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
Sept 19: Kuwait, Germany and Belgium called UN Security Council to vote for draft resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Syria's volatile northwestern governorate of Idlib. The blocked resolution called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities to avoid a further deterioration of the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Idlib Governorate.
Nov 20: Kuwait and elected countries of UN Security Council stressed rejection of any endeavors aiming to legitimize the illegal Israeli settlements on all occupied Palestinian territories, as Kuwait and Indonesia submitted a draft element to reconfirm that Israel settlement is illegal.
Nov 25: Arab Foreign Ministers during their meeting at the Arab League in Cairo decided to assign the Arab group in New York in addition to Kuwait, as the Security Council Arab member to intensify efforts and negotiations to face the US decision to legitimize the illegal Israeli settlements on all occupied Palestinian territories.
Dec 4: Kuwait during its speech at the UN Security Council called for more self-control and refrain from using violence during demonstrations in Iraq, expressing hope that fellow Arab country will overcome the current exceptional circumstances.
Dec. 18: Kuwait, Germany and Belgium tabled a draft resolution to UNSC to renew for one year a mechanism to provide humanitarian aid to Syria through five border crossings. The draft resolution proposed addition of six crossings, including one from Turkey. China, and Russia vetoed the resolution. China submitted another resolution to renew the mechanism for six months but only five members approved the text.
Dec. 21: The US condemned the Russia and Chinese veto for the draft resolution submitted by Kuwait, Germany and Belgium, saying the veto was a shame. (end)
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