The Kuwaiti people will immensely benefit from the solemn cooperation between legislative and executive authorities, said His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in his Amiri address to the second session of the 16th legislative term of the National Assembly, Tuesday.
Delivering the address on behalf of the Amir, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said that His Highness Sheikh Nawaf stressed the importance of serving the people through parliamentary and government cooperation to overcome obstacles and bolster development.
In accordance with His Highness the Amir’s directive, the dialogue between the two powers began based on a constitutional bedrock, leading to the resolve of tension.
The dialogue had also resulted in the pardon of several Kuwaitis in cases which had their circumstances and timing, continued the Amir, stressing that such step help stabilize the political situation in the country.
In reaction to the Amiri steps, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said that the government and people of Kuwait were grateful for His Highness the Amir’s intervention and keen leadership.
Furthermore, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled revealed that the cabinet would work tirelessly to address problems facing the people of Kuwait, revealing that during the two authorities’ dialogue several proposals were given to boost cooperation and lessen strife.
The Prime Minister proceeded to mention the happening last year, saying that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was the biggest challenge affecting all aspects of live in Kuwait and the world.
The government had taken measure to bring back life to normal, affirmed Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled, saying that all decisions resulted in the protection of society and the bolstering of health institute through the vaccination campaign, which reached more than 82 percent.
Despite the current exceptional situation, the government focused on continuing education on all levels online to protect the future of Kuwait.
On economy, the Prime Minister noted that the world was going through serious economic challenges requiring from both authorities to focus on reforming the national economy through a well-versed plan promoting economic diversity without affecting the individuals’ income.
The private sector should be given the opportunity to share the state’s goal in boosting the development, said Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, adding that this will occur through legislation.
On housing, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said that the cabinet was keen on providing this service to the Kuwaiti people to ensure welfare to many families.
The Prime Minister also touched on internal and external security of Kuwait, saying that it was a vital component for development and stability.
He affirmed that the government would work on boosting the country’s defensive capability and support security personnel’s safety for them to serve the people.
Touching on foreign policy, the government will abide by the directives of Kuwait’s leadership, which called for achieving peace and welfare for Kuwait, the region, and the world, he reiterated. He stressed that the government will support the independence of the judicial system and battle all forms of corruption through transparency and the development of government performance.
Source: Kuna