KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday a cable of congratulations from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on his recovery from the recent health setback. The Queen expressed her sincere congratulations and praised the historic and solid relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom since its founding over 120 years ago. Her Majesty wished HH the Amir the best of health and Kuwait further progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Highness.
HH the Amir sent a reply to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II expressing deep gratitude for her sincere sentiments, affirming joint aspiration towards bolstering the already good relations between Kuwait and the UK in various spheres. He also wished Her Majesty lasting wellbeing and more progress and prosperity for her country and people.
HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah also received a cable of congratulations from President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga on his recovery. The Mongolian president lauded the distinguished relations bonding Kuwait and his country, wishing the Amir lasting well-being and hoping to see Kuwait experiencing further progress and prosperity under His Highness' sagacious leadership.
HH the Amir sent a reply to the Mongolian president, expressing deep gratitude for his sincere sentiments, affirming the joint aspiration toward bolstering the already good relations between Kuwait and the friendly country in various spheres. He also wished him lasting wellbeing and more progress and prosperity for his country.
First UAE astronaut
HH the Amir sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on the first UAE astronaut boarding the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft that lifted off from a Kazakh base toward the International Space Station. In his cable - also addressed to Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad Al-Maktoum and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan - Sheikh Sabah lauded the unprecedented achievement by the Emirates in the field of space exploration. The Amir wished the UAE leadership and people more progress and development within the space exploration field and other domains to fulfill their compatriots' aspirations and dreams.
Condolences for Chirac, Indonesia
HH the Amir yesterday sent a cable of condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron over the death of former president Jacques Chirac. HH the Amir also cabled Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressing condolences on the victims of the earthquake that jolted the province of Maluku in East Indonesia. The Amir asked The Almighty to bestow mercy upon their souls and wished the injured quick recuperation, hoping that the officials of this friendly country will manage to tackle repercussions of this natural catastrophe.
HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent similar cables. - KUNA