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Cabinet congratulates Egyptian Pres. on re-election

KUWAIT, April 9 (KUNA) -- The Cabinet extended on Monday sincere congratulations to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on his re-election.
The Cabinet wished Al-Sisi perpetual good health, success, and good luck in achieving security and stability in his country and continuing its progress and prosperity march.
It also hoped the Egyptian President succeeds in regaining Cairo's constructive and pioneering role in the region and the world.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet strongly condemned the recent heinous attacks with explosive rockets and barrels on besieged areas in Douma, Syria, that killed and wounded several people, including women and children.
It also expressed sincere sorrow and concern over the gruesome crimes committed against the Syrian people, and constant violations of the international law, human rights laws, and UNSC resolutions in that country.
The Cabinet also urged UNSC to bear its responsibilities in preserving security and peace in Syria, take fast and necessary actions to stop these repeated catastrophic violations, and find an urgent solution for the humanitarian crisis of the Syrian people.
It also called on all parties to implement UNSC resolution 2401 entirely and end the siege of Eastern Ghouta's areas to stop this humanitarian disaster.
Furthermore, the Cabinet condemned the recent attack carried out by Houthi militias against a Saudi Arabia's oil tanker, as well as the rocket they fired on Jazan area in southwestern the Kingdom.
It reiterated Kuwait's firm stand in favor of Riyadh and support of all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability, and counter such terrorist actions that aim to destabilize the Kingdom.
Moreover, the Cabinet condemned the recent attack carried out against Osmangazi University, in Eskisehir, Turkey, which killed several of the University's staff, expressing sincere condolences and sorrow to the Turkish people. (end) asa.ma