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Alenezi

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2022-10-28
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2023-06-13
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  1. “In conclusion, I would like to stress that the State of Kuwait supports all efforts to address climate change and to fund the necessary activities because we fully believe in the clear and direct link between international peace and security, on one hand, and the broad challenge of climate change, on the other. I once again commend the Emirati efforts to discuss this important issue today.”

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  2. “For example, in the energy sector, the Government launched environmental fuels, which are expected to contribute to refining 1.6 million barrels by 2025, in line with the highest environmental standards. Moreover, oil-extraction in the State of Kuwait today is among the lowest carbon-emitting processes in the world. In addition, the Kuwaiti Government launched a special complex for renewable energy, which is expected to generate 1,500 megawatts. It is also worth noting that my country is committed to ensuring carbon neutrality in the energy sector by 2050, and in all sectors by 2060. Moreover, the Kuwait Fund for Development has financed various renewable energy projects across the globe because we believe that the direct and indirect impacts of climate change are global and affect internal and regional relations.”

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  3. “The State of Kuwait, more than 20 years ago and, specifically during the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly, submitted resolution 56/4, which called upon Member States to dedicate a specific day — 6 November of every year — to recall the importance of preventing the abuse and misuse of the environment to advance military interests. That resolution was no coincidence because, 10 years before its submission, my country was the victim of an irresponsible act that led to an environmental and climate catastrophe. With regard to the environment in the State of Kuwait, we are currently making every effort to reduce the effects of climate change. In recent years, the Government has attached great importance to that dossier, which has affected many infrastructure projects that the Kuwaiti Government has implemented.”

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  4. “I would like to commend the efforts of the Government of Egypt, which presided over the twenty- seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change last year. Its presidency was exceptional. We look forward to participating, in a few months, at the highest level, in the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties, to be held in the United Arab Emirates. In that regard, we would like to commend the close coordination between the Egyptian and Emirati presidencies in the service of humankind, stability and the livelihoods of people across the world. I would also like to commend the regional initiatives that continue to push towards that goal, especially the Middle East Green Initiative, launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia two years ago.”

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  5. “Today we see a direct relationship between climate change, security and stability. For example, the water situation in the Middle East region, which is one of the most water-scarce in the world, needs further cooperation among the States of the region and the international community. According to last year’s report by the United Nations Development Programme, 13 of 19 Arab countries today are classified as the most exposed to insecurity regarding drinking water and water for daily use. In addition, drought and desert- like conditions have swept through a number of Arab countries. That could lead to conflicts and crises within and among countries of the region. We hope that does not happen, and we are constantly working together to avoid and prevent it.”

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  6. “Through the Security Council, we have been closely following up on international political and security crises. Time and again, we have witnessed climate events impeding the development of countries across the world, especially the unprecedented cyclones that recently shattered the livelihoods of people in South-East Asia and South-East Africa. In addition, in recent history, destructive floods have ravaged Europe and drought has afflicted people in the Horn of Africa, affecting their livelihoods. That is why, as members of the international community, we must redouble our efforts and work to promote adaptation in order to help countries in need to mitigate the impact of climate change. With regard to the Middle East, the Arab region faces political and security challenges and crises.”

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  7. “As we follow up on international geopolitical and security developments, we notice the link between the stability of various regions and climate change. Since early 1970s, more than 11,000 climate crises have taken place, mostly in economically developing countries and in terms of infrastructure. That has claimed the lives of millions of people and injured tens of millions of others, along with displacing countless more. In the past 10 years, 80 million people have been forcibly displaced. We would like to highlight developing countries and address the direct and indirect impact of climate change on Small Island Developing States, which experience exceptional geographical circumstances. They contribute only 1 per cent of total annual carbon emissions, but they are experiencing slow economic growth and severe material losses.”

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  8. “Mr. Alenezi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate the United Arab Emirates on presiding over the Security Council this month, and to sincerely thank the country’s delegation for holding this open debate, which reflects the efforts and wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates in addressing and discussing the impacts of climate change on international peace and security. On this occasion, I would also like to thank and commend His Excellency Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, former President of Colombia, and Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Ms. Salma Kadry, the Climate, Peace and Security Expert from the Consortium on International Agricultural Research, for their valuable briefings.”

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  9. “We also reiterate our adherence to the Arab, Islamic and international position, which affirms that peace is the strategic option and that a permanent, comprehensive and just solution is based on the two-State solution, in accordance with the agreed terms of reference represented in the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, in a manner that leads to the Palestinian people obtaining all their legitimate political rights and the establishment of their independent State on their land, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

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  10. “We call on the countries that have recognized Jerusalem as the alleged capital of the Israeli occupation to do likewise by reversing their decisions, which violate international legitimacy. In conclusion, on 29 November we celebrate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. I take this opportunity to renew the support of the leadership, Government and people of the State of Kuwait’s for the brotherly Palestinian people and our historical and principled solidarity with their just cause. Kuwait salutes their steadfastness and legitimate struggle against the occupation in order to obtain their full legitimate political rights.”

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  11. “The State of Kuwait reiterates its full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East while believing in the vital and important role it plays in alleviating the suffering of Palestinian refugees in its five areas of operation. We call on the international community to maintain its support for the Agency to ensure that it continues to provide its health, educational and relief services. Furthermore, we welcome Australia’s announcement that it will cancel its previous Administration’s recognition of West Jerusalem as the alleged capital of the Israeli occupation. That decision will constitute support for international endeavours, adherence to international law, a bulwark of the relevant United Nations resolutions and a tributary to achieving a just and comprehensive peace.”

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  12. “The occupying Power must respect the historical and legal status quo at Al-Haram Al-Sharif. In the absence of accountability for the daily and systematic violations by the occupation Power inside the occupied Palestinian territories, and in light of the occupation Power’s exploitation of that reality to deprive the Palestinian people of their legitimate rights and to seize their land, wealth and sources of livelihood, undermining the chances of reaching a just peace, it has become urgent to stop acting as if the rights of the Palestinian people were excluded from the rules and provisions of international laws. We stress the need to ensure accountability and justice for the defenceless Palestinian people.”

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  13. “How long will the Israeli killing machine continue to claim the lives of defenceless Palestinians without deterrence or accountability from the international community? How far will the multiple violations by the Israeli occupation force go before the eyes of the entire world? How long will the Security Council allow Israel, the occupying Power, to continue its actions, practices and violations as if it were above the law? The attacks and crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces are among a series of violations of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 476 (1980), 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016), which underscore the inviolable special status of Jerusalem and declare any action aimed at changing its demographic nature to be null and void.”

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  14. “We warn of the consequences of that dangerous military escalation, responsibility for which will be borne by the Israeli occupation authorities, and which threaten security and stability in the region. We call on the international community to take immediate and urgent action to provide protection to the brotherly Palestinian people and ask the Security Council to assume its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations. The Israeli occupation forces must be held fully responsible for the consequences of their crimes and illegal and provocative practices in Jerusalem and Al-Haram Al-Sharif, as well as violations against the defenceless Palestinian people on its own land and in its own holy places.”

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  15. “The State of Kuwait reiterates its strong condemnation and denunciation of those aggressive practices, which represent a provocation to the feelings of Muslims all over the world and an explicit threat to freedom of worship in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in addition to being one more link in the chain of flagrant violations of all international charters and resolutions, as well as a destructive element for the pillars of stability in the region and a stimulus of feelings of hate, extremism and violence. The State of Kuwait also condemns in the strongest terms the continuous incursions and brutal attacks of the Israeli occupation authorities on Palestinian cities, including Nablus and Ramallah, several days ago, which led to the deaths and injury of dozens of brotherly Palestinians.”

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  16. “We have followed the recent worrying developments and the dangerous escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories as a result of the crimes and systematic attacks committed by Israel, the occupying Power, against the brotherly Palestinian people. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is still subject to repeated violations, whether by the Israeli occupation forces or by settlers.”

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  17. “Mr. Alenezi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to extend to you, Madam President, and to the members of the delegation of Gabon our congratulations on your successful conduct of the work of the Security Council for the month of October. I also sincerely thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his valuable briefing. We reiterate our support for him and all his efforts to de-escalate the situation and restore stability in the region. My country’s delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council.”

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