As a member nation of the United Nations (UN), Kuwait is a strong supporter of the role of the UN in preserving international peace and security. Kuwait firmly believes in international cooperation to fight all forms of terror and coercion that threaten individuals and nations. It supports every countrys right to defend itself and to restore sovereign rights as enshrined in the United Nations charter.

The United Nations intervention during the Gulf War of 1990-91, besides support from member nations, helped Kuwait regain its independence and honour. On March 2, 1991, the Security Council asked Iraq to revoke the annexation of Kuwait, on April 3, the Security Council voted a permanent cease-fire in the Gulf, the inviolability of the borders, payment of war damages and destruction of weapons. On April 5, the Security Council declared that Kuwait had regained its independence. The UN took prompt and decisive action by issuing 10 resolutions against the Baghdad government justifying the faith that Kuwait and member states have in the United Nations.