KUWAIT, April 21 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has commended the National Guard's high efficiency and capabilities which were clear in its contributions to the government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The current health crisis has proven the huge and diverse potential of the National Guard forces who were of a great help to the government from day one, His Highness the Premier said in a speech during a visit to the General Command of the National Guard on Wednesday.
He spoke highly about the National Guard's backing to the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defense in enforcing the coronavirus lockdowns and curfews and in isolating coronavirus hotspots in the country.
He also lauded the National Guard role in helping setting up field hospitals and quarantine camps as well as securing the important state facilities.
His Highness the Premier also expressed pride of the National Guard march of building and development under its general commander Sheikh Salam Al-Ali Al-Salam Al-Sabah.
He also conveyed greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the National Guard forces. (end) ibi