Kuwait and ICRC hold fourth high-level strategic dialogue to reinforce humanitarian partnership

Kuwait and ICRC Hold Fourth High-Level Strategic Dialogue

The State of Kuwait and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convened their Fourth High-Level Strategic Dialogue (HLSD) in Kuwait City, reaffirming a strong partnership dedicated to principled humanitarian efforts.

Leadership and Participation

The Dialogue was co-chaired by H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, and Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC. Attendees also included Pierre Krähenbühl, ICRC Director-General, along with senior representatives from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS).

Key Discussion Points

Kuwait’s ongoing leadership in humanitarian aid
The ICRC’s global mission to protect and assist those affected by armed conflicts and violence
Expanding joint humanitarian responses to crises in Gaza, Sudan, Somalia, and Syria
Efforts to address the issue of missing persons in conflict zones
Strengthening the promotion and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

Notable Outcomes

“As conflicts multiply and intensify, Kuwait’s support to our humanitarian work helps our teams be present in protracted crises like Somalia, Syria, and elsewhere,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, commending Kuwait’s humanitarian vision and global leadership.

The Dialogue emphasized reinforcing collaboration to effectively respond to ongoing and emerging humanitarian challenges.

Summary

The HLSD underscored the deepening cooperation between Kuwait and the ICRC, highlighting their shared commitment to humanitarian principles and effective crisis response worldwide.

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ICRC — 2025-11-03