Kuwait's government on Monday submitted its resignation to the ruling emir in an effort to resolve disputes with the parliamentary opposition.
It was the second time a government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah has resigned this year. It was formed in March after the previous cabinet stepped down.
State news agency KUNA said Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah received the PM who handed him the written resignation of his cabinet.
The resignation helps the government evade eleven debriefings submitted against the prime minister and eight ministers.
It is also an attempt to ease political disputes in the Gulf nation at a time when the government was hoping that reconciliation efforts with the opposition would pave the way for the approval of a number of economic reforms.
Moreover, the resignation also happened shortly after the Emir had issued amnesty to indicted Kuwaitis. The cabinet approved the drafts of the amnesty bills on Sunday.
National Assembly Speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim said the government’s resignation would open a new chapter in Kuwait so that it can focus on major pending affairs.
He highlighted the Emir’s amnesty, saying it will help achieve the nation’s aspirations and resolve problems.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Sabah said the PM’s resignation reflects his recognition of the Emir’s efforts in easing tensions and establishing the current positive political circumstances in the country.
The government started a dialogue with MPs to break the impasse, with the opposition demanding an amnesty and to be able to question Sheikh Sabah, who has been premier since late 2019.
