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(WITH KUWAIT-DEMISE, including brief obituary)
KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim expressed on Monday deep sorrow and grief over death of the iconic parliamentary personality Yousef Khaled Al-Mekhled Al-Mutairi, the former member of the Constituent Assembly -- the first legislative body to formed in the country.
The deceased was one of prominent Kuwaiti figures who loved their country and served it sincerely, the Parliament Speaker Al-Ghanim said in a statement, emphasizing Al-Mekhled's unforgettable services for Kuwait.
History will always remember Al-Mekhled's persistent efforts and hard work for his country, he said, noting his demise "is a loss for Kuwait for his long record of national and political services for the homeland. (end)
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