His Highness Amir: UN's honoring appreciation to Kuwait

KUWAIT, Sept 9 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said Saturday the UN's honoring him as a Humanitarian Leader was only in appreciation of Kuwait's humanitarian initiatives.
His Highness the Amir was replying to a cable sent by Chief of the National Guard His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah to congratulate him on the 3rd anniversary of being feted by the United Nations (UN) as a Humanitarian Leader and Kuwait as a Humanitarian Center.
His Highness the Amir said Kuwait has been active in humanitarian action and initiatives, which aimed at helping the needy affected by conflicts and disasters.
His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali said that His Highness the Amir's UN honoring was a testament to His Highness the Amir's profound humanitarian and philanthropic contributions.
He added that the moniker was something "that all Kuwaitis should be proud of since it cements Kuwait's position as a bastion of humanity." (end) bs