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Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, July 19 (KUNA) -- 1954 -- The Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah issues a decision to form a committee tasked with widespread reforms in the country. It operated directly under his supervision.
1990 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah made a response to the Arab League in a letter, after a border dispute with Iraq. Kuwait accused Iraq of continuously attempting to extract oil from its territories.
1992 -- Ministry of Interior announces apprehension of a terror cell, operating under umbrella of the Iraqi intelligence. The terrorists carried out a number of crimes in Kuwait aimed at destabilizing the country.
1998 -- The First execution was carried out of two Iranian nationals, convicted of possession and sale of illegal drugs. The decision was implemented after a law, in this respect, had been amended earlier the same year.
2000 -- Locally renowned poet Sulaiman Al-Huwaidi passes away at age 73.
2003 -- The Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah attends launch of the 10th legislative term of National Assembly. The congregation of MPs elected Jasem Al-Kharafi as their Speaker and Meshari Al-Anjeri as his Deputy.
2005 -- Kuwait and Turkey sign a security pact, aimed at exchanging information and combining efforts for combatting terrorism, drug smuggling and organized crime.
2012 -- The Kuwaiti national team won the 22nd GCC water sports tournament. The team snatched 12 medals, of which 10 were gold.
2016 -- Kuwait and the European External Action Service (EEAS) sign an accord to bolster cooperation, particularly in energy and investment, in addition to boosting EU's aid to African nations. (end) ma