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KUWAIT, Dec 26 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said here Sunday his government is determined to go ahead with its national development out of commitment to national responsibility and to fulfill HH the Amir's vision to transform Kuwait into a regional financial and trade hub.
Speaking at a meeting on a report bearing on the following-up on a middle-term development blueprint and an annual drive for the first half of 2010, the premier said: "We confirm our resolve to go ahead with this plan." He went on to say: "Despite occasional altercations in our political life, we always have to focus on what is more important." He even called on all parties involved to exert concerted efforts to put the country's national development plans into place.
He hailed the report in question as a good opportunity for state agencies charged with planning to develop their experience, tools and methods in order to treat defects, rectify tracks and diagnose obstacles facing the development drive. (end) mt KUNA 261806 Dec 10NNNN