Senior Kuwaiti officials mark 11 years of His Highness the Amir's reign

KUWAIT, Jan 28 (KUNA) -- Senior officials at Kuwait National Guard (KNG), Information Ministry, and Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) marked Saturday the 11th year of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's reign.
Speaking to KUNA, the senior official praised His Highness the Amir, who began his reign on January 29, 2006, for his ever wise decisions that led to the progress and development of Kuwait.
On his part, Deputy Chief of the KNG Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah lauded His Highness the Amir long political career that spanned over five decades.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah had achieve international recognition for his efforts through the UN honoring of him as a humanitarian leader and Kuwait as an global hub for humanitarian efforts.
He also lauded His Highness the Amir's efforts during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, affirming that Sheikh Sabah was a key figure, along with late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and late Father Amir Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, in liberating Kuwait in 1991.
Sheikh Meshal took the chance to wish His Highness the Amir evermore progress and wellbeing.
On his part, Information Minister and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said that history will remember His Highness Sheikh Sabah for his relentless efforts in the regional and global scenes.
Kuwaitis must follow His Highness the Amir's vision for 2035, said the minister stressing that the current occasion must be celebrated through the nation's determination to further develop Kuwait under the banner held by the Kuwaiti leadership.
Also reflecting similar sentiments, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah said that His Highness the Amir played an integral role in bringing Kuwait into the forefront of international efforts for peace and security.
Whether it was a local, regional, or international issue, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah also made it his mission to make Kuwait as a nation that contributed to the welfare of the global community, said KUNA's Director who wished His Highness more progress in years to come. (end) gta