{"id":146474,"date":"2023-12-21T12:46:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T09:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timeskuwait.com\/news\/?p=146474"},"modified":"2023-12-21T13:51:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T10:51:36","slug":"secretary-generals-remarks-to-the-general-assembly-tribute-to-his-highness-sheikh-nawaf-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah-amir-of-the-state-of-kuwait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timeskuwait.com\/news\/secretary-generals-remarks-to-the-general-assembly-tribute-to-his-highness-sheikh-nawaf-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah-amir-of-the-state-of-kuwait\/","title":{"rendered":"Secretary-General’s remarks to the General Assembly Tribute to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,<\/p>\n

Today, we are united in sorrow by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. I want to extend my sincere condolences to His Highness\u2019s family, and the Government and people of Kuwait. We stand with all of you today in mourning and memory.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Nawaf dedicated his life to the people of Kuwait. For nearly six decades, on the domestic and global stages, he served at the highest levels of government, across a diverse range of ministerial positions. Far beyond Kuwait\u2019s borders, His Highness was a respected statesman.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

He was a determined champion of preventive diplomacy \u2014 an approach that helped define Kuwait\u2019s role across the Gulf region and around the world.<\/p>\n

He was a steadfast voice of regional and global stability, peace and multilateralism \u2014 the very values and goals that give life to this chamber.<\/p>\n

He was a generous humanitarian, helping to ease human suffering and mobilize support for millions of people in need around the region and the world.<\/p>\n

And his personal commitment to collective solutions to forge peace remains an inspiration.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

After Sheikh Nawaf\u2019s death, digital billboards across Kuwait City bore his image and the words: \u201cEmir of wisdom, forgiveness and peace.\u201d These qualities \u2014 wisdom, forgiveness and peace \u2014 are in tragically short supply. As we look around the world today, we see a planet in turmoil. Conflicts, climate catastrophe, mistrust, inequalities and injustice are driving people, countries and entire regions apart.<\/p>\n

As we honour the memory of Sheikh Nawaf today, let us also remember our own obligations \u2014 in this hall, and in communities around the world \u2014 to the principles for which he stood.<\/p>\n

To be wise in our decisions and actions \u2014 recognizing the impact they have on the world around us, and on future generations.<\/p>\n

To be forgiving of one another \u2014 accepting of our differences, understanding of one another\u2019s points of view, and respectful of every person\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n

And to be willing to collaborate and compromise to forge a world of peace that our children deserve.<\/p>\n

This is our solemn responsibility, and one that Sheikh Nawaf clearly demonstrated through his words and his actions.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

I also want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who while grieving the loss of his brother, has taken over the leadership of Kuwait.<\/p>\n

The United Nations will continue its strong partnership and friendship with the state of Kuwait, as we work to build a better, more peaceful and tolerant world for all people.<\/p>\n

In this difficult time, I once again offer my deepest condolences to the people of Kuwait, and the family of Sheikh Nawaf.<\/p>\n

Shukran.<\/p>\n\r\n