Messages of congratulations have been pouring in since His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took his constitutional-oath before Parliament as the 17th Amir of Kuwait.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday several cables from top Kuwaiti officials, congratulating him on taking the constitutional oath to become the 17th Amir of the State of Kuwait.

In his cable, Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun congratulated His Highness the Amir on taking oath, saying that the parliament and people of Kuwait appreciated the leading role played by His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad in the previous period. He asserted that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was up to the task of leading the State of Kuwait into a much prosperous and promising future.

In a similar cable addressed to His Highness the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah — Chief of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) — congratulated Sheikh Mishal on taking the constitutional oath, expressing support and wishes of success and welfare to His Highness.

Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in his cable, congratulated His Highness the Amir on assuming post, commending His Highness for all the efforts and sacrifices he made to serve Kuwait and its people. He expressed wishes of welfare and good health to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal, hoping that he would continue to succeed in his position as leader of the country and the Kuwaiti people.

On his part, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah, congratulating him on taking oath during the special session of parliament earlier today. He wished His Highness the Amir all the success in leading the Kuwaiti people and the country into a future prosperity and development.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah congratulated on Wednesday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on taking the constitutional oath and becoming the 17th ruler of the State of Kuwait. In a statement, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad wished His Highness the Amir, on behalf of the ministry, welfare and good health, hoping that he would continue to succeed in his position as leader of the country and the Kuwaiti people. He expressed to His Highness the Amir the ministry’s full loyalty in serving and protecting the country and its leadership, wishing him good health and further success in leading Kuwait into a much prosperous and promising future.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on assuming office. In a statement, Sheikh Talal conveyed the greetings and congratulations on behalf of himself and all Interior Ministry personnel. He also beseeched Allah to support the Amir in his endeavors towards further progress, prosperity and growth. The interior ministry personnel shall remain a sturdy fort ahead of all who try to tamper with the nation’s security, underscored Sheikh Talal.

On his part, Minister of Information and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi Wednesday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on ascending to office. In a statement, Al-Mutairi said, His Highness the Amir’s career was full of achievements and his wisdom would contribute to the further development of the nation. He said guidance of His Highness the Amir would contribute to a bright future and prosperity for the nation and its people.

In his reply to the top officials, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah thanked them for their sincere wishes and hopes, affirming that he would continue efforts to better serve Kuwait and meet the expectations of the Kuwaiti people.


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