UN General Assembly
2001

Kuwait is pursuing a steadfast policy of support for developmental projects in many developing countries. Most recently, Kuwait has contributed $1 million to the fund established by the Secretary-General to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. On a parallel track, Kuwait is contributing to the funding of many developmental programmes and projects in the developing countries through international and regional financial institutions, as well as through many public Kuwaiti charitable organizations. This philanthropy is motivated by a sense of common social responsibility and social interdependence — values that are embedded in the traditions of our Islamic faith. Let me close by saying that we look forward to participating actively in the forthcoming celebrations of the Year of Dialogue among Civilizations. Hopefully, this will turn out to be another event that underscores our determination to promote and consolidate the concepts of civilized tolerance and understanding among our nations and peoples, who all yearn to live free of self-inflicted conflicts and to enjoy a prosperous life in which good and virtuous human tendencies prevail as a basis for international relations.