Kuwait's embassies abroad continue to celebrate national occasions

KUWAIT, Feb 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti diplomatic missions abroad continued Thursday to celebrate Kuwait's 56th National Day, 26th Liberation Anniversary, and 11th occasion of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's rule of the country.
In Riyadh, the Kuwaiti embassy held celebrations under the supervision of Ambassador Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with the attendance of senior Saudi officials as well as Arab and foreign diplomats.
Speaking during the event, Sheikh Thamer congratulated the political leadership in Kuwait headed by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah and the Kuwaiti people on the happy return of the country's national days.
The celebrations reminded Kuwaitis of the sacrifices carried out by the nation's forefathers, said Sheikh Thamer who affirmed it was important to rejuvenate patriotic sentiments to keep loyalty to the land and leadership alive.
He took the chance to express Kuwait's desire to further solidify relations with Saudi Arabia led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, affirming that the Kingdom always stood on the side of Kuwait during joyous occasions and darkest hours.
A books exhibition was held on the sideline of the celebrations, displaying Kuwait's cultural treasures. Other events were also held on the sideline of the embassy's celebrations. (pickup previous) yms.od.gta