NEW YORK: The stability and security of Iraq are integral to that of the entire region, Kuwait’s representative at the United Nations reiterated on Friday. Diplomatic Attaché of Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Khaled Al-Sabah emphasized the vital role of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in his speech at the UN General Assembly meeting addressing the draft budget for 2025.

“The State of Kuwait, as a neighbor and sister to the Republic of Iraq, continues to offer all forms of support to promote the stability of Iraq, whether through financial contributions or humanitarian and development initiatives that contribute to improving the living conditions of the Iraqi people,” Al-Sabah said.

Al-Sabah renewed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting the efforts of the United Nations, particularly the (UNAMI) mission which has worked to improve Iraq’s security and political stability, supporting the electoral process and assisting in reconstruction and development efforts in the country. The Kuwaiti diplomat praised the UN’s support to Iraq through provision of technical and logistical assistance, promotion of human rights, and coordination of humanitarian relief efforts. He emphasized that the continued effective work of the UNAMI mission requires adequate funding and the necessary resources for the full implementation of its tasks.

He called on the Member States of the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly at its 79th session to provide UNAMI with the necessary financial support to ensure the continuation of its important work.

He added that the UNAMI would remain an essential tool to support Iraq’s stability and ensure the well-being of the Iraqi people. He reiterated Kuwait’s full commitment to supporting the UNAMI in its journey towards achieving peace and development and to pursue the key issues of the recovery of missing Kuwaitis, Kuwaiti National Archives and Kuwaiti properties. — KUNA