Kuwait’s vision aims to spread moderation

Kuwait’s vision aims to counter extremist ideology and spread moderation

Kuwait, The Gulf Observer: Kuwait’s Ministry of Information, in cooperation with the European Union, organized a joint workshop on Monday at the National Library of Kuwait. The three-day event discusses the strategic communications to counter extremism and terrorism.

In his opening remarks, Mazen Al-Ansari, Head of the Countering Radicalization Team of the Ministry of Information and Acting Assistant Undersecretary of International Media Sector, said “Today’s workshop aims to shed light thoughtfully on the methods and means of combating extremism on social media platforms and how to use the latest technology and information to serve our goal.”

He affirmed that Kuwait aims to safeguard the security of its society and country by focusing on awareness campaigns and educating youth, the most important group in society which all countries depend on for their development and progress. He added, “Although this panel discussion was supposed to be held in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented it to happen. The State of Kuwait has always been keen to play its role in combating terrorism by developing a strategic plan to promote moderation and combat extremism,” he pointed out.

“With the participation of nearly 400 governmental and private entities and public figures from all over the world, Kuwait put a vision aims to counter extremist ideology and spread moderation in Kuwaiti society through innovative and scientific methods as well as media methodologies and electronic system of effective communication inside and outside the country,” he explained.

Ansari indicated that Kuwait is a country of love and peace, and it will always be keen on developing its strategy with the countries of the European Union, noting that bilateral relations have witnessed continuous progress at all levels.

“Kuwait is the first Gulf country to sign a cooperation agreement with the EU in 2016, which made it possible for more cooperation to exchange experiences and viewpoints through workshops and conferences on various fields,” he added.