RIYADH, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi conveyed on Saturday his warmest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.
Al-Budaiwi prayed to Allah to grant His Highness abundant health and well-being and guide him to continue to lead Kuwait toward further progress and prosperity and to broader horizons.
He also prayed to Allah to protect Kuwait and its people, and maintain security and stability to the country, under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Since the assumption of power, His Highness the Amir has been keen on strengthening the state's institutions and boosting security and stability as well as backing the path of sustainable and comprehensive development, Al-Budaiwi told KUNA in a statement.
His Highness the Amir also has been eager to continue efforts aiming to develop government performance and cement the principles of justice and the rule of law, and contributed to enhancing Kuwait's position on all levels in a manner that aligns with Kuwaitis' aspirations, he stated.
GCC Secretariat highly commended His Highness the Amir's pivotal role played in bolstering the path of joint Gulf action, Al-Budaiwi said.
He referred to His Highness the Amir's directives to him, during a meeting, on boosting the Gulf action and exerting several efforts and removing obstacles.
In addition, GCC chief extolled the key role played by His Highness the Amir while leading the 45th session of the GCC Supreme Council.
He further extolled His Highness the Amir's directives to all Kuwait's ministries and institutions to permanently work to push joint Gulf action paths, and boost integration among all fields as well as support initiatives that bolster integration among GCC members, the statement concluded. (end) kns.hm