Kuwait city: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah chaired a ministerial committee meeting focused on the implementation of agreements and memoranda signed with China. This meeting is part of Kuwait's broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and ensure the effective execution of international agreements.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait's engagement on regional security was further demonstrated as Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah led the country's delegation to the GCC Joint Defense Council meeting in Doha. The meeting was a platform for discussing defense strategies and cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Kuwait also showed its support for international resolutions by welcoming the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2792. This resolution involves appointing a high-level envoy to facilitate efforts in determining the fate of Kuwaiti prisoners and missing persons, as well as recovering their remains and Kuwaiti property. This decision is a significant stride towards addressing longstanding humanitarian concerns.
In Vienna, Kuwait called for a Middle East region free of nuclear weapons. The country emphasized that this is a crucial step for ensuring regional and international peace and security. Kuwait's stance aligns with its continuous advocacy for disarmament and non-proliferation.
In humanitarian efforts, the 10th Kuwaiti planeload of supplies for Gaza arrived at Al-Arish airport in northern Sinai. This delivery is part of Kuwait's ongoing commitment to providing aid to affected populations in the region.
Kuwait's internal affairs also saw significant activity, with First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah chairing a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship Investigation. This meeting underscores Kuwait's focus on governance and citizenship issues.
In Doha, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi reiterated that the security of GCC member states is indivisible, highlighting the importance of collective security measures in the region.
Meanwhile, in Ramallah, the Health Authorities in Gaza reported that 79 individuals were killed and 228 others wounded by the Israeli occupation in the last 24 hours. Additionally, two Israeli troops lost their lives in a shooting incident at Al-Karama crossing on the border line between Jordan and Palestine.
In international news, US President Donald Trump, speaking in London, renewed his disagreement with the UK and Western countries' concept of recognizing a Palestinian state.
In Geneva, the World Health Organization announced the beginning of the recovery of Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This development marks a positive turn in the ongoing efforts to combat the disease in the region.