PM expresses gratitude

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 24: His Highness the Amir signed a decree Sunday appointing His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister and assigned him to form a government. His Highness the Amir assigned His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled to submit his Cabinet line-up to approve their appointment, the decree read. His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday affirmed appreciation to His Highness the Amir for putting his confidence in him.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said in a statement that the relationship between the government and the National Assembly was drawn up by Article 50 of the Constitution and stressed on enhancing the forms of constructive cooperation to achieve desired reform in the national economy and prosperity for Kuwait and its people.

He pointed out that the next government will work to coordinate with members of the National Assembly on all issues, with continuation of combating corruption through a number of legislations aimed at addressing the elimination of corruption as well as parliamentary and media elections’ laws. Moreover, the economic and social affairs, infrastructure development and public services are of interest to the next government.

His Highness the Prime Minister added that the executive and legislative authorities face numerous challenges in light of the international and regional changes, namely COVID- 19 pandemic. In addition, he called for safeguarding the country’s security, safety and stability under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah. , (KUNA)