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HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad takes oath as Kuwait's 16th Amir
KUWAIT, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said Wednesday the Constitution guaranteed "smooth transition" of leadership to ensure "stability and sustainability," and vowed to carry out his responsibility to his utmost best.
His Highness the Amir, in written remarks at the Record of Honor of the National Assembly, said the constitution of the State of Kuwait guaranteed smooth transition of leadership and constitutional-related authorities to avoid "constitutional vacuum" to ensure stability.
He paid tribute to late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his humanitarian contributions.
"The trust bestowed upon me by the Kuwaiti people is a trust in bear in my neck," he said.
He vowed the people to carry out his "responsibilities" to his utmost best and reiterated commitment to the constitution and democracy. (end)
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