KUWAIT: Head of the Prime Minister’s Office Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil on Thursday extended his sincere congratulations to Amir HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on assuming office. He praised His Highness’s great achievements and wished him further success in leading Kuwait and strengthening its status in the world. Meanwhile, several Kuwaiti authorities on Thursday congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on assuming office. Assistant Undersecretary at the Amiri Diwan and the Martyr’s Bureau Director General Salah Al-Oufan wished His Highness success and further prosperity for Kuwait under his leadership.

On his part, Director General of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), Dr. Hassan Al-Fajjam, pledged loyalty to His Highness, praising his achievements and wishing him success. Director of the Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center (GASERC), Dr. Mohammad Al-Sharika, extended congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, expressing aspiration for His Highness’s vision for Kuwait and wishing him further success and prosperity.

Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) praised His Highness’s inaugural speech, which emphasized serious accountability within the framework of the Constitution and law, as well as addressing the work of the legislative and executive authorities, commending His Highness for continuing the path of his predecessors.

Kuwaitis watch as the new Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah swears in as the country’s 17th Amir, at the Kuwaiti parliament.

UAE leaders

His Highness on Thursday, received a cable of congratulations from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, on his inauguration, wishing him good health and all success in his reign. His Highness the Amir sent a cable in response to the UAE President, expressing sincere appreciation for his kind sentiments and wishing him good health and wellbeing and further progress and prosperity for his country under his wise leadership. Also, HH the Amir received a congratulatory cable from Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. In the cable, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid expressed his sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mishal on ascending to office, as well as his sincere wishes for His Highness’ success and good health.

Indian leaders

HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Thursday cables of congratulations from Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on assuming office. In the messages, the Indian president and premier wished His Highness the Amir success in continuing progress and prosperity in Kuwait, and well-being. His Highness the Amir sent replies to both Murmu and Modi, thanking them for their good sentiments and wishing them good health.

The King of Norway

His Highness the Amir received a cable of congratulations from King Harald V of Norway on His Highness’s inauguration, wishing His Highness success and good health. His Highness the Amir sent a reply enclosed with sincere appreciation for the kind sentiments, wishing for even further bilateral relations and for the King’s good health and wellbeing.

The King of Sweden

His Highness the Amir received a cable of congratulations from King Carl XVI Gustaf on His Highness’s inauguration, wishing His Highness success and good health. His Highness the Amir sent a reply enclosed with sincere appreciation for the kind sentiments, wishing for even further bilateral relations and for the King’s good health and wellbeing.

Palestine president

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber A-Sabah received a congratulatory cable from the Palestinian President and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Mahmoud Abbas. In the cable, the Palestinian president expressed his sincere congratulations to His Highness on ascending to office and wished him success, good health, and further progress for Kuwait.