KUWAIT: Deputy prime minister, minister of oil, minister of state for economic affairs and investment, and acting minister of finance, Dr Saad Al-Barrak has stressed the importance of continuing the development of the human element and the best application used globally in the fields of health, safety, and environment to preserve the safety of workers. This came in a statement by Minister Al-Barrak, quoted in a press release issued by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation after his visit to the headquarters of the Kuwait Oil Company on Wednesday.

He discussed with the officials of the oil sector on the work of the corporation and its subsidiaries and the challenges facing the sector. He also reviewed the most prominent historical stations of Kuwait Oil and its achievements. Al-Barrak, who is also the chairman of the board, emphasizes the importance of securing oil facilities.

He affirmed his full support to the corporation and its subsidiaries in order to overcome all obstacles that hinder the sector from carrying out its tasks fully, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the efforts of the oil sector workers and their constant dedication during the last financial year, during which distinctive profits were achieved. He pointed out the importance of working in a team spirit in order to achieve the strategy of the foundation and its subsidiaries for the benefit of Kuwait. - KUNA