KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Cabinet on Tuesday praised the regional and international efforts made by brotherly and friendly countries, which culminated in the signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The announcement came during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting, held at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs stated that the Cabinet was briefed on the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during his fraternal visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The delegation includes the Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Meshal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director of the Amir’s Office Lieutenant General (Retired) Jamal Mohammed Al-Theyab, Vice Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Public Investment Authority Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.
The Cabinet also reviewed the outcomes of the fraternal visit last Wednesday by UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his accompanying delegation to Kuwait, highlighting the depth of historical ties between the two countries and the importance of strengthening cooperation across various sectors. The visit underscored the need to continue international efforts to recognize the Palestinian state and fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Furthermore, the Cabinet was briefed on His Highness the Amir’s participation in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt on Monday, during which the end of the war in the Gaza Strip was declared, ending the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people. His Highness commended the regional and international efforts that led to the ceasefire and reaffirmed Kuwait’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people in achieving their legitimate right to an independent state.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah briefed the Cabinet on his official visits to Washington and Lyon, highlighting meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott to discuss bilateral cooperation. He also discussed his meetings with Interpol President Major General Dr Ahmed Al-Raisi on combating organized crime and international smuggling.
Minister of Oil and Chairman of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Tareq Al-Roumi updated the Cabinet on KOC’s new exploratory achievement in Kuwait’s maritime region, the discovery of the Jazza Marine Field of natural gas. His Highness the Prime Minister lauded this milestone, emphasizing the technical expertise and professional competence of national cadres. In addition, the Cabinet approved a draft decree-law to issue a law protecting missing persons and another draft decree-law to combat international crimes, forwarding both to His Highness the Amir for ratification. — KUNA
