Kuwait Ruler Stresses Responsibilities of Crown Prince, Assembly Speaker, PM

 The Emir of Kuwait meets with the Crown Prince in Dar Yamama (KUNA)
The Emir of Kuwait meets with the Crown Prince in Dar Yamama (KUNA)
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Kuwait Ruler Stresses Responsibilities of Crown Prince, Assembly Speaker, PM

 The Emir of Kuwait meets with the Crown Prince in Dar Yamama (KUNA)
The Emir of Kuwait meets with the Crown Prince in Dar Yamama (KUNA)

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday received Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim, and Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Sabah.

Official Kuwaiti media reported a brief speech by the Emir in which he addressed the crown prince and the heads of parliament and government by saying: “You three have a great responsibility.”

The Emir then moved on to wish all three officials success in their endeavors.

“You are now the ones responsible,” stressed the Emir.

“I have full confidence in you, and you are the pillar of Kuwait, and you have great responsibilities and aspirations,” he added.

The Emir also called on the three leaders to cooperate among them in running the affairs of the country.

Later, the Crown Prince held a meeting with the heads of the National Assembly and government at Bayan Palace.

For his part, Al-Ghanim announced that the Crown Prince called on Kuwaiti representatives to cooperate with the next government, to stay away from differences and conflicts, and to focus on the file of fighting corruption and economic challenges.

In a press release after the two meetings, Al-Ghanim said that the parliament will be willing to cooperate with the government for the benefit and interest of Kuwait.

"Their Highnesses tasked us with an important duty relating to the future of Kuwait and its people and the two authorities are willing to tackle issues such as corruption, economic development, and other topics of great significance."

According to the 56 article of the constitution, the Emir assigned the Crown Prince to some of his constitutional rights and therefore, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad chose Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled as Prime Minister and tasked him with forming the cabinet, indicated Al-Ghanim.

He affirmed that the Crown Prince called on the National Assembly to cooperate with the new cabinet to achieve the dreams and aspiration of the Kuwaiti people.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


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The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.