Kuwait's nat'l celebrations reflect enduring tradition, says minister

KUWAIT, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national celebrations have come to epitomize the gaiety of such festive occasions, the country's interior minister said on Tuesday.
Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah made the remarks while presiding over a meeting to ensure that security measures are in place ahead of the national holidays.
He urged citizens and expatriates alike to enjoy the festivities and cooperate with security forces to guarantee their safety, read a statement by the Kuwaiti interior ministry.
Addressing security forces, Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah advised them to remain alert and prepared in their efforts to provide foolproof protection to the Kuwaiti people, which in turn, keeps the country on the path towards prosperity.
Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior Lieutenant General Mahmoud Al-Dosari said the interior minister's explicit instructions would only accentuate the jovial mood during national celebrations.
The statement also pointed out that the meeting outlined the details of an intricate plan the ministry has concocted in its determination to make sure that national celebrations go off without a hitch. (end) ns.nam