Resigned FM appreciates HH Amir''s care, support

KUWAIT, Oct 19 (KUNA) -- Resigned Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah has highly appreciated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's care and directives for him during his career at the Foreign Ministry.
Speaking at a farewell meeting with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the ministry on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammad said HH the Amir's support of him had brought good impacts on Kuwait's diplomatic march aiming to defend Kuwait's interests.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Foreign Minister Ali Fahad Al-Rashid and senior officials of the ministry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made successes thanks to the firm diplomatic structure built by HH the Amir, he said.
He also lauded the good achievements and initiatives of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is a pioneer and graduate of the diplomatic institution, founded by HH the Amir.
In this context, Sheikh Mohammad highly commended unlimited backing and great facilities provided by HH the prime minister for attaining HH the Amir's vision for turning Kuwait into a regional financial and commercial hub.
He also spoke highly of HH the Premier's main role in linking Kuwait's interests to different world countries thanks to his foreign initiatives and good relationships with world countries' representatives.
He concluded by vowing to do everything he could to serve his dear Kuwaiti nation.
For his part, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Foreign Minister Ali Fahad Al-Rashid said Sheikh Mohammad's resignation from the Foreign Ministry is not only a loss to the ministry but to the Kuwaiti government and people as well.
He wished that Sheikh Mohammad would just have "some rest and then return to the government team", appreciating his great effort in serving Kuwaiti diplomacy.
Also at the farewell meeting, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry Khalid A-Jarallah expressed much sadness at Sheikh Mohammad's resignation.
He voiced much thanks to the resigned minister for all his diplomatic efforts over the last period for the sake of Kuwait and its dear people. (end) mt KUNA 191753 Oct 11NNNN