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KUWAIT, Feb 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi on Tuesday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as well as the people of Kuwait on the country's National Day and Liberation Day.
In a press release, released by the Ministry of Oil, the minister said that this national occasion reflects the best meaning of loyalty and patriotism and reminisces the heroism of the sons of Kuwait, who had sacrificed themselves in defense of the country's sovereignty and dignity.
Al-Roumi wished the State of Kuwait further progress, prosperity and eternal security and stability under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir.
On this occasion, the minister vowed that the oil sector would keep playing its pivotal national role in promoting comprehensive development and economic sustainability and implementing the political leadership's directives by means of overhauling the oil work mechanism and establishing Kuwait's status as a reliable energy source at both regional and international levels. (end)
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