Emir of Kuwait Stresses Unity in Confronting Regional Developments

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
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Emir of Kuwait Stresses Unity in Confronting Regional Developments

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah warned on Tuesday of the dangerous repercussions the regional crises will have on his country.

He therefore stressed the importance of preserving national unity, adding that he would not hesitate to take any decision in order to preserve Kuwait’s security and stability.

In a speech before a consultative National Assembly meeting, the Emir called on the MPs to realize the dangers of developments in the tumultuous region, underlining their severe political, economic and security repercussions.

He underscored national unity and “rejecting any sectarian, tribal or partisan divisions.”

He also stressed that any “political speech that incites hate and sectarian or racial divisions will be prohibited.”

“The lawmakers should serve as an example to the people and promote national rhetoric,” declared the Emir.

On the repercussions of the Gulf crisis, Sheikh Sabah called on the Kuwait MPs to remain neutral from the developments, urging them to avoid political and media disputes.

“Kuwait’s role as a real mediator in the Gulf means that it seeks a solution to the crisis among brothers, not becoming a third party among the two divided sides,” he continued.

In addition, he called on the lawmakers to cooperate in efforts to form a new cabinet after the government tendered its resignation to him last week.



Saudi Arabia, Ireland Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia, Ireland Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Irish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Minister for Defense Simon Harris, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

During the call, they reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed regional developments and their repercussions on the region, SPA said.