Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday received a written letter from Bahraini King Hamad bin Issa bin Salman Al-Khalifa inviting him to the 33rd regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level, due in Manama in May. The letter was handed to His Highness the Amir by the Bahraini Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Salah Ali Al-Malki. State officials attended the meeting of the envoy with His Highness the Amir at Bayan Palace.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received, Sunday, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace. His Highness the Amir also received the Deputy Commander of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir received Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. In addition, His Highness the Amir received the newly appointed Civil Aviation President Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on his country's national day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed sincere wishes of progress and development to the leadership and Pakistani people.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Wednesday to the President of Tunisia Kais Saied on his country's national day. His Highness the Amir wished the Tunisian President long-term health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity to Tunisia and its people.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulation on Monday to President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou on the occasion of her country's national day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the president wellbeing and Greece further progress and prosperity.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has sent a cable of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing heartfelt solace on the fall of victims in the terrorist attack at a concert facility in the Russian capital. His Highness the Amir affirmed the State of Kuwait's strong condemnation of this ugly terrorist act that targeted innocent people. He wished the injured quick recovery and the deceased His Almighty's mercy.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a cable of congratulations to the Republic of Namibia's President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished him long-lasting health and further progress and prosperity for his country.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Tuesday Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) headquarters. Accompanied by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir was received by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah, and head of KFF Liet. Gen. Khaled Al-Mekrad. In his speech, His Highness the Amir congratulated all KFF staff on the holy month of Ramadan, expressing his appreciation to the them for their strenuous efforts and sacrifices for the sake of the dear homeland. "We evaluate keenness of the KFF on achieving its missions in line with a five-year strategic document based on a scientific approach which studies reality and benefits from resources and potential seeking to achieve leaderships and excellence," His Highness the Amir said. His Highness the Amir further expressed appreciation to the KFF for its approach in boosting cooperation between military and security bodies on one hand, and their counterparts in the sisterly and friendly countries on the other. His Highness the Amir called on the KFF to keep vigilant and cautious as well as ready to face the risks of fire and accidents. He also instructed the KFF personnel to make sure of the presence of facilities' safety and prevention to avoid fire. His Highness the Amir asked the KFF to keep pace with the developments and changes in civil protection, and enhance preventive strategies as well as the plans of crises management and disasters to reach the highest level of society security. Meanwhile, Al-Mekrad affirmed that the KFF is following up the directives of the wise political leadership by implementing laws and rules to all, referring to cooperation with the State's regulatory bodies. In his speech, Al-Mekrad confirmed to His Highness the Amir the KFF personnel vowed that they would continue protecting souls and property in the dear homeland through getting ready to face crises, accidents and disasters. He expressed high appreciation, sincerity, loyalty and obedience to His Highness the Amir, congratulated him on Ramadan. A documentary themed "regional leadership in civil protection" was displayed. His Highness the Amir was accompanied by senior State's officials.