Kuwait’s Amir receives congratulation from Crown Prince, senior state officials
National Guard chief ‘ecstatic’ over Sheikh Sabah’s return
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a congratulatory cable yesterday from His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over his safe return from the US. In his cable, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf expressed gratitude and thanked Allah Almighty for His Highness the Amir’s return after successful medical checkups. His Highness the Crown Prince expressed on behalf of Kuwaiti citizens and residents best wishes and congratulation to His Highness the Amir. In turn, His Highness the Amir sent a thank you letter to His Highness the Crown Prince for his kind words and sentiments.
His Highness the Amir also received a letter from the chief of Kuwait’s National Guard His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, welcoming him back home after having underwent medical checkups in the US. The National Guard is ecstatic over His Highness the Amir’s safe return to the country after his “successful medical checkups allayed all of our concerns over his wellbeing,” he wrote in his letter. Replying to the National Guard chief, His Highness the Amir thanked him for his warm sentiments, wishing Kuwait continued prosperity and development.
Furthermore, His Highness the Amir received a letter of congratulations from National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem and members of the parliament on the occasion of his return to Kuwait. In the letter, the Parliament Speaker greeted His Highness, on behalf of himself and all MPs, expressing sincere sentiments and happiness over the return of His Highness to the country after successfully completing his medical trip in the United States, asking Almighty Allah to grant him with everlasting health so he may continue with his wise leadership of Kuwait and loyal people. In reply, His Highness Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad thanked the parliament, speaker and members, for their sincere emotions shown in the letter, hoping for more achievements and prosperity, and asked Almighty Allah to bless the Kuwaiti people with health and happiness.
In addition, His Highness the Amir received a message from His Highness Sheikh Nasser AlMohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who wished His Highness the Amir good health so he may carry on with “his blessed march of serving our beloved country and pushing forward the Process of development, progress and prosperity.” Also in the cable, His Highness Sheikh Nasser said he was deeply proud of the noticeable development and progress in the country in various spheres, under “your sagacious leadership,” renewing the allegiance and faithfulness to His Highness on his behalf and on behalf of the Kuwaiti people. In reply, His Highness the Amir sent a cable to His Highness Sheikh Nasser expressing gratitude for the good and sincere feelings on his return to the country. His Highness prayed to Allah Almighty to protect the dear homeland and guide the people toward further progress and prosperity.
Prime Minister cables Amir
In the meantime, His Highness the Amir received a cable of congratulations from His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber AlMubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah upon the safe arrival of His Highness the Amir after completing the medical checkups successfully. His Highness the Amir sent a response thanks cable to His Highness the Prime Minister, expressing His Highness’s appreciation for the sincere and genuine feelings His Highness the Prime Minister and cabinet Ministers expresses. His Highness the Amir prayed to Allah Almighty to maintain the blessings of security and prosperity to our beloved nation and to help its people to serve Kuwait and achieve its developmental aims, and His Highness wished his people everlasting health and wellness.
Moreover, Kuwait’s Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas AlSaleh voiced content and relief for safe return of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following successful medical checkups in the US. Saleh, in a statement, congratulated His Highness the Amir on his safe return to continue his leadership of the nation. Saleh prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow His Highness the Amir with good health.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Khaled Al-Roudhan described as ‘a joyous occasion’ the return home of His Highness the Amir following successful medical checkups in the US. “The joyful feelings that we see among Kuwaitis and expatriates show how much love they have for His Highness the Amir, the humanitarian leader,” Roudhan, also Minister of State for Services, said in a statement. His Highness the Amir, he added, reasserted Kuwait’s philanthropy worldwide and has a major peace-making efforts.
Minister of Justice and Minister of State for parliament affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi also welcomed the safe return home of His Highness the Amir. “The whole of Kuwait is extremely happy with the return of His Highness the Amir which reflects how citizens and expatriates have so much love for him,” Afasi said in a statement. He said His Highness the Amir’s generosity has reached people in need in many parts of the world, indeed granting him the ‘Humanitarian Leader’ title by the UN.
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Fahad Al-Shula congratulated His Highness the Amir for his safe return, saying that Kuwaitis and expatriates have showed so much affection to His Highness the Amir upon his return. Shula, also Minister of State for Municipal Affairs, said the return of His Highness the Amir mirrored solid relationship between the ruler and people. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow his blessing upon His Highness the Amir.
Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Hamed Al-Azmi meanwhile expressed content for the return home of His Highness the Amir, congratulating him on his return on behalf of the Ministry and Kuwait University. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His Highness the Amir with good health. Kuwait University President Dr Hussain Al-Ansari congratulated His Highness the Amir on his safe return. He said Kuwaitis were awaiting for His Highness the Amir’s return. Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Dr Jenan Bushehri said that His Highness the Amir has relentless contributions and is like “a father for all,” adding that the Kuwaiti people were awaiting for the return of their leader. His Highness the Amir’s vast political, diplomatic and economic experience and vision transformed Kuwait to new levels.
Policemen released
In the meantime, the Ministry of Interior announced a decision to release all of police members held for disciplinary cases, on the occasion of the safe return of His Highness the Amir to the country. In a statement to the press, the ministry said the decision was issued by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Lieutenant General Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah on the occasion of His Highness the Amir’s safe return to the homeland.
Also yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Salem AlAli Al-Sabah Informatics Award shared prizes with the public in Kuwait in celebration on the return of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Chairwoman of the Award Board of Trustees Sheikha Aida Salem AlAli Al-Sabah said in a press statement Yesterday that she was happy about the safe return of His Highness the Amir and congratulating him on the successful medical checkups in US. Sheikha Aida Al-Sabah congratulated citizens and residents over the good news, expressing gratitude for his successful humanitarian work and wise leadership that lead to safety and security of the country.
Also yesterday, the embassies of Guyana and Pakistan in Kuwait released statements congratulating His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his safe return to the country. “The government of Guyana, South America and the Embassy of Guyana in Kuwait are thrilled, delighted and jubilant that the visionary Amir, United Nations’ designated Humanitarian Leader, and World Bank awardee for Global Social and Economic Development, is safely back home in Kuwait after health tests in the US,” reads a statement released by the Embassy of Guyana yesterday. Meanwhile, the Embassy of Pakistan expressed in a press statement happiness over the “successful health checkup” His Highness the Amir underwent in the US, and his safe return back home.