Kuwait Parliament Speaker Lifts Session due Govt. Absence

Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun - KUNA
Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun - KUNA
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Kuwait Parliament Speaker Lifts Session due Govt. Absence

Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun - KUNA
Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun - KUNA

Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun lifted the parliament session on Wednesday due to government absence.
The speaker said the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Al-Mousherji told him by phone that the government would not attend the session, KUNA reported.
The session will resume on March 5 and 6, he said.
As per Article 116 of the Constitution, the prime minister or some ministers must attend parliament sessions.



Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed developments in Syria at a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

This came during al-Sudani's visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said.

Sudani emphasized "Iraq's keenness on the unity of Syria, non-interference in internal affairs, and respect for the free will of the Syrians."

The two sides also reviewed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.