DUBAI: Kuwait Red Crescent Society official said Tuesday that State of Kuwait has embodied an honorable image of tolerance and coexistence under the rule of law and the principles of justice and equality. This came in a lecture delivered by Abdulrahman Al-Furaih, head of the KRCS delegation participating in Expo 2020 Dubai at Kuwait's pavilion, about 'tolerance and promoting it in societies', on the International Day for Tolerance.
Kuwait played a prominent role in perpetuating tolerance and renouncing violence through its belief in human rights for peaceful coexistence, as asserted in its constitution, stated Furaih. He pointed out that the Kuwaiti experience in tolerance and coexistence has become a distinguished model to be followed on both Arab and regional fronts. Furaih explained that the rulers of Kuwait have established and preserved this model in the context of consolidating national unity and spreading a culture of moderation and coexistence.
KRCS provided a lot of humanitarian and medical aid to those in need and building medical and educational projects, added Furaih. The projects included many countries that were exposed to natural disasters or humanitarian crises, in addition to providing aid to families in need in Kuwait throughout the year.
He stressed the importance of spreading the values of tolerance and taking all positive measures necessary to strengthen it, considering it a necessity for peace and economic and social progress. Furaih mentioned that the UN General Assembly urged member states to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance on November 16th each year since 1996. - KUNA