Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced its condemnation and denunciation of the tragic shooting at a school in Graz, located in southern Austria. The incident resulted in multiple casualties and has drawn international attention.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry expressed its solidarity with the victims and their families, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in combating such acts of violence. The Ministry reiterated Kuwait's stance against any form of violence and its commitment to promoting peace and security.
In other diplomatic engagements, Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya participated in the annual Africa Day celebration. The event was organized by African ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Kuwait, highlighting the strong ties between Kuwait and African nations.
Meanwhile, in New York, Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Family Affairs, and Childhood Amthal Al-Huwailah reaffirmed Kuwait's dedication to improving services and programs for disabled persons, both nationally and internationally. This commitment aligns with Kuwait's broader efforts to enhance social welfare and support vulnerable groups.
Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tariq Al-Bannai, also emphasized the importance of global follow-up through the UN Security Council to resolve issues concerning prisoners, missing persons, and Kuwaiti properties. Kuwait remains engaged in international dialogues to ensure justice and fairness in these matters.
In Ramallah, the Palestinian Public Authority for Civil Affairs reported that two Palestinian brothers were killed by Israeli occupation fire in Nablus, West Bank. The incident adds to the ongoing tensions in the region.
In Washington, the United States criticized sanctions imposed by Britain and four mutual allies against Israeli far-right ministers. The US suggested that the focus should instead be on addressing actions by the Palestinian armed group Hamas.