KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12, (KUNA): HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday blamed “incorrect political practices assumed by some” for impeding development, reforms and growth in the country and resulting in “anxiety and disgruntlement” amongst the public.

In his public address on the occasion of the last 10 days of the Holy month of Ramadan he said: “People should be aware of the changes and challenges occurring around us, which require an approach of care and one which is aimed at solving these challenges in order to protect and secure the interests of our dear nation.”

He said that he believes the occasion will be “a point of change” towards uniting people in the country and banishing all forms of disharmony, dispute and sedition.

“This will only come by unity and accord and tackling those who attempt to cause prejudice and threaten national unity and the social fabric of our dear nation.

“We will accomplish this with loyalty and honest hard work. I am confident that you — my brother and sister citizens — will assist me ideally in this.” HH the Amir emphasized the importance of youth and in developing their skills and potentials, for them to contribute to developing the nation, “for they are the builders of the future and the source of any kind of development.” He also underlined the urgency of developing education in order to serve the needs of the current day and age.

“We thank God that we live in a nation of Constitution and legality, governed by laws and rules that ensure a generous lifestyle for each and every member of its society.” And this is why, he said, the people of Kuwait “should respect the laws we have accepted and adopted that protect our rights and duties.”

HH the Amir underlined that the “firm and strict” arm of law will be implemented upon all, without prejudice, “for the security and stability of the nation is above all considerations.”

“The given freedom and right of speech should not be used in a way that causes discord and harms the social fabric built by our fathers and forefathers,” he added.

He also urged media outlets to encourage unity and national pride amongst the people of the country.
On the international scale, HH the Amir urged Kuwaitis to come to the aid of the “tens of thousands of casualties” in Syria and the Muslims, who are facing discrimination and ethnic cleansing, in Burma.
On Syria, he said “the Kuwaiti government and people have, since the start of these events, organised relief campaigns for the stricken Syrian people. These donation campaigns are ongoing in their call to give more for assistance and aid.

“The inhumane practices in Burma of persecution, killing, torture and displacement call for us — the international community — to stand side by side and give all of our support and assistance for these people to recover from their plight,” he stressed.

He closed his speech by praying to God Almighty to rest the souls of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Father Amir Sheikh Saad Al-Abdallah Al-Sabah and Kuwaiti martyrs.