​ ⁤ The Council ‌of⁢ Ministers of ⁤Kuwait ‍approved a draft decree law on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, authorizing the⁢ countryS accession to‌ the second Protocol of an unspecified agreement. This ‌decision underscores Kuwait’s dedication to recognizing the human dimension of cultural heritage as a universally shared value.

‌ Counselor Al-sumait stated that​ the ⁢accession aligns with Kuwait’s broader strategy of supporting international humanitarian law and integrating international obligations into national legislation. This ⁣harmonization aims ​to strengthen the legal and‌ institutional⁢ frameworks related to heritage protection.

Key Individuals and Ministries Involved

‌ Counselor Al-Sumait expressed gratitude to the Council of Ministers for their support. He​ specifically acknowledged the constructive collaboration of several​ key‌ figures:
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• Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of data and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Chairman of⁣ the Board of Directors of the National Council for Culture, Arts and​ Letters.
• Abdullah⁢ Al-Yahya, Minister ⁣of Foreign Affairs.
• The members of ⁤the⁣ Permanent National Commitee.

​ Al-Sumait highlighted the ‍meaningful impact ​of⁤ these ‌individuals and the committee in finalizing the accession ⁣process.

The Importance of the Protocol

⁤ ⁤ While the specific agreement to⁢ which the Second Protocol pertains⁤ wasn’t explicitly named in⁢ the provided text, ‍the emphasis‌ on the “human dimension of heritage” suggests a⁣ connection to international ‍conventions focused⁣ on protecting cultural property and intangible heritage. These conventions often address the ethical responsibilities ⁣surrounding the preservation of⁢ cultural traditions, knowledge,​ and⁤ practices.
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⁤ Accession​ to such​ protocols demonstrates⁣ a nation’s commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage not ​only ‌as ⁢physical artifacts‍ but also as⁣ a vital‍ component of human identity and ⁣well-being.⁢ This is especially relevant in regions with rich ⁢and diverse cultural ‍histories.