His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited Monday the Defence Ministry’s Lt Gen (retired) Ahmad Khaled Al-Sabah Hall. Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of Staff of the Army Lt. Gen. Sheikh Khaled Saleh Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army Lt. Gen.
Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Naser and senior commanders of the army. His Highness during the visit delivered a speech in which he expressed great appreciation to the armed forces that are in a constant state of willingness to sacrifice their lives for the sake of Kuwait, its independence and sovereignty.
The army has proven over the years that it is the nation’s protective shield against invaders and aggressors, and for this purpose, as so they deserved the pride and the love of the nation and citizens, His Highness said. His Highness the Amir also praised the army recent contributions in implementing the precautionary measures to combat the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, as they were always the best help and support despite the risks of infection.
The Kuwaiti army did not delay or hesitate in carrying out its national duty, His Highness said. They participated actively in Arab defense battles on Sinai and the Golan, His Highness added. His Highness reaffirmed keenness to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the armed forces and enable them to carry out their sacred duty to protect the homeland, as they will always remain at the forefront of our priorities. For his part, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense delivered a speech in which he expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness for this visit on behalf of employees of the Ministry of Defense.
The Ministry employees will continue to pledge loyalty to this nation and to your leadership, the Minister said. Since the launch of government efforts under the current health conditions, the Ministry of Defense has been working around the clock and with the efforts of its employees to offer support of these efforts through the formation of forces and specialized work teams working side by side with the various official bodies to ensure the implementation of government decisions and procedures as required, he added.
The army participated in implementing the Council of Ministers decision to impose the curfew in addition to the process of transporting medical personnel and equipment via Kuwaiti Air Force aircraft, he said, They also participated in the citizens’ evacuation plan from abroad and support the Ministry of Health with the necessary medical personnel, establishing and equipping health quarantines, and other tasks and duties required by such exceptional circumstances, he added.
Then, Major General Mohammad Abdullah Al-Kandari, the Assistant Chief of the General Staff of the Operations and Plans Authority, provided an explanation of the military system, the general position of the Kuwaiti army, and the high combat competence to enhance the tasks of the men of the armed forces to protect the homeland and their permanent readiness to sacrifice their lives in order to redeem Kuwait. His Highness was accompanied during the visit by, chief of the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Sabah.
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