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manifesting the continent’s rich cultural diversity to the entire world. Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir’s Representative emphasized that it is necessary for all Asian countries to work together in an effective and decisive manner in order to address today’s enormous security, political, economic, social, and climate challenges and risks, chiefly including diseases, abject poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment.

However, he said the continent abounds in stupendous human and financial potential and resources that mark a solid ground for the continent’s countries to defeat various challenges and fulfill their people’s expectations and hopes. In this context, he called on Asian countries to capitalize on their geographical, human, and economic potential to achieve the ACD’s six goals of connectivity, science, technology, and innovation; education and human development; food, water, and energy security; culture and tourism; and sustainable resource development.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled emphasized that Kuwait, since having joined the ACD, has committed itself to working with the member states to upgrade dialogue to broader horizons by hosting the first summit in 2012, as well as the headquarters of the forum’s general secretariat only out of eagerness to promote pan-Asian cooperation. He concluded by restating Kuwait’s commitment to the principles and goals of the gathering while calling for holding serious and intensive discussions so as to turn the forum into a regional organization that could address swift challenges and crises the Asian continent is facing.

Meanwhile, Representative of His Highness the Amir on Thursday sent a cable of gratitude to the Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani - upon conclusion of his visit to Doha. His Highness the Crown Prince expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded to him and his entourage. He affirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the Third Summit of the ACD with participation of top rank officials from the Asian nations bolstered its significant role in the international community. — KUNA