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KUWAIT, March 24 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister
Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Thursday awarded a number of army
officers medals of National Defence and the first degree Order of Military
Duty at a ceremony held at Ali Al-Sabah military College.
Sheikh Jaber said in a brief speech to the officers that "the efforts you
are making in implementing the tasks and duties prove your love and loyalty to
God, homeland and the Amir".
"This event indicates ongoing communication between us as you carry on your
shoulders the protection of this country and its achievements. This award is a
sign of confidence in the leadership of you and an incentive to exert more
effort", he added.
Sheikh Jaber pointed out that "we facilitate these tasks to see results of
the process of loyalty and construction so as our military be able to repel
any aggression against our beloved country". (end)
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