The Arab League honored Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah during a ceremony organized by the organization in collaboration with Kuwait Women's Institute for Development and Peace for his humanitarian, philanthropic and development contributions regionally and internationally.
The ceremony themed: "Honoring of His Highness the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah...Man of Peace...Humanitarian Leader", was held in Cairo on Sunday, in the presence of Arab, Kuwaiti, regional and international figures.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit reiterated that the Emir is a key stalwart of political and humanitarian action at both Arab and global levels.
The Emir is sparing no effort in helping many Arab, Islamic and friendly countries, and is renowned for shouldering great tasks, Abul Gheit said in a speech delivered on his behalf by the league's culture department chief Mohammad al-Hajri.
He lauded the Emir's large political experience in running political and humanitarian crises and problems.
Permanent Representative of Kuwait to the Arab League Ambassador and Representative of the Emir, Ahmed al-Bakr, described Kuwait's diplomacy as moderate and balanced throughout history.
"This approach had been instilled by His Highness the Emir since he was the foreign minister of Kuwait and the dean of diplomacy in the world," he said.
Bakr pointed out that, through its non-permanent membership in the Security Council, Kuwait is doing all in power to defend Arab issues, mainly the Palestinian cause and other areas of conflict.
In addition, Chairperson of Kuwait Women's Institute for Development and Peace Kawthar al-Jowaan said the Emir has established the pillars of a philosophy in humanitarian activities, based on the spirit of responsibility, credibility and respect for human dignity and rights.
She pointed out the world honoring of the Emir was undoubtedly due to his great efforts in the humanitarian field.
