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Kuwait Ends Controversy, Accepts Credentials of US Ambassador

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah (AFP)
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah (AFP)
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Kuwait Ends Controversy, Accepts Credentials of US Ambassador

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah (AFP)
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah (AFP)

Kuwait Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah accepted the credentials of the new US ambassador-designate to Kuwait, ending a controversy after a wave of protests rejecting the diplomat.

Lawmakers and activists demanded the ambassador be prevented from assuming her duties amid unprecedented tensions following the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.

Several Kuwaiti members of the parliament and activists issued public warnings against the US ambassador-designate, Karen Sasahara, before she arrived in the country.

They said they’d grill the Foreign Minister if he accepted the credentials of the new US ambassador.

The FM confirmed that the Emir accepted the nomination of the US ambassador, adding that once Sasahara arrives in Kuwait, he will present her to the political leadership.

During a press conference at the Foreign Ministry headquarters, Sheikh Salem said that following the leadership’s order, Kuwait is sending relief aid to Gaza. He rejected any attempts to displace Palestinians from the Strip.

Kuwait has a firm and principled position towards the Palestinian cause, said the Foreign Minister, pointing out that Kuwait supports any call to resolve the issue.

Meanwhile, hundreds of citizens and residents gathered at al-Erada Square in Kuwait City to express unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their resilience against the Zionist occupation.

During the protest, Kuwaiti representatives and activists directed their anger at the US and UN, demanding that the ambassador be prevented from arriving to assume her duties in the country.

Speaking at the gathering, MP Abdulkarim al-Kandari reiterated that he would grill the Foreign Minister if he accepts the credentials of the new US Ambassador.

Lawmaker Jamaan al-Harbash posted on X platform announcing his support for Kandari in rejecting the new US ambassador.

Harbash said the US was the official sponsor of the criminal Zionist entity that kills children and women.

Kandari said in another X post that the US ambassador’s files oppose the declared policy of Kuwait, adding that she was consul general at the Washington embassy in occupied Jerusalem.

He asserted his rejection of accepting her papers, saying it was consistent with the state’s position, declaring it was in a state of war.

Former Minister of Information Saad bin Tafla al-Ajmi also posted on X welcoming Sasahara, recalling the US’ contribution to the liberation of Kuwait.

Ajmi appreciated the US support in 1990 during the Iraqi aggression and its help to liberate Kuwait

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.