Defense minister says Kuwait Army is proud of Staff College
KUWAIT CITY, July 10, (KUNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah expressed the Kuwaiti army’s pride in the progress and development of the Mubarak Al-Abdullah College of Command and Joint Staff.
This came in a press statement by Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali recently, on the sidelines of the graduation ceremony for a new group of commanding officers in the 25th session at Mubarak Al-Abdullah College, which included officers from the State of Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and brotherly and friendly countries.
Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali explained that the college’s progress and development, and its obtaining of the accreditation for the command and staff courses by the British Defense Academy, was the result of the sincere efforts made by those in charge of it.
He told the graduating officers from brotherly and friendly countries, “You are in the land of goodness, the land of Kuwait, which always opens arms to you, and your brothers with whom you have trained are Kuwaiti officers, and you will continue the journey as future leaders of your countries in cooperation with your brothers in the State of Kuwait.”
For his part, the Assistant Commandant of the College, Brigadier General Pilot Faisal Al Shammari, indicated in a speech during the ceremony that leadership qualification is the main pillar and cornerstone of nations’ progress and renaissance, facing challenges and overcoming them, and controlling and managing crises.
Al-Shammari added that this is done by assigning grave tasks to competent leaders with insight and high determination towards achieving aspirations, exerting effort and making sacrifices in the service of their country, fulfilling their oath and sincerity in performing their duties and assuming their responsibilities.
He expressed pride in graduating this new group of commanding officers, praising the active and distinguished participation of the officers of the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, and dear guests from the officers of brotherly and friendly countries, which reflects the depth of military cooperation relations between the Ministry of Defense and its counterparts in those countries.
He expressed his thanks and appreciation to the leadership and employees of the college for their efforts and sincere and tireless work that resulted in the graduation of this distinguished group of commanding officers, calling on them to continue to strive and work to develop their scientific capabilities and leadership skills and to complete the process of building and developing the armed forces.
Brigadier General Al-Shammari asked the Almighty to perpetuate the blessing of security, safety, pride and prestige for Kuwait under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, His Highness the Deputy Amir, the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Prime Minister, may God protect them, take care of them, and direct their steps on the path of goodness.
The number of graduates of the course 25 from the Mubarak Al-Abdullah College of Command and Joint Staff reached 85 officers, including 51 from the Kuwaiti army, 3 from the Ministry of Interior, 5 from the National Guard, in addition to 26 officers representing 13 brotherly and friendly countries.