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Kuwaiti army ripe to protect nation - chief of staff

Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khoder visits the aerial defense base
Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khoder visits the aerial defense base
KUWAIT, Sept 28 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti army is apt and ready to safeguard the nation, Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khoder said on Wednesday.
On a visit to the country's aerial defense base, Al-Khoder commended the army's preparedness to carry out its duties, saying this is the result of diligent work on the army's part.
Moreover, he conveyed to the army Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah's well wishes.
Meanwhile, army official Adel Al-Hafeth said he is grateful for the Army Chief of Staff's visit, vowing to put forth more efforts to further develop the army's capabilities.
Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah and head of the army's operations Major General Ahmad Al-Omairy accompanied Al-Khoder on his visit. (end) asa.nam