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(MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) – The Kuwait cabinet held its weekly session on Monday led by His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamed Al-Sabah.
His Highness the representative of Amir, His Highness the Prime Minister began the talks by informing ministers of his recent visit to Bahrain to offer Kuwait condolences for the disappearance of the late Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. , Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh said.
The visit embodied “the unity of sentiment and the depth of the lasting fraternal ties between the two countries and their fraternal populations, and is a sign of gratitude and appreciation for the role of the deceased and his honorable positions at all levels and in all fields, “read a statement from the cabinet.
Minister Al-Saleh also informed ministers of a recent visit by His Highness Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to both the Ministry of Interior and the Kuwait General Fire Force headquarters.
During both visits, Amir met with senior officials praising them for their dedication and sincerity in carrying out their duties and cooperation with other state bodies to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cabinet was then briefed on the state of play regarding efforts to tackle the pandemic by Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Basel Al-Sabah.
The minister recalled that the number of tampons has exceeded one million, making up about 23.6 percent of the total population, and that the percentage of those recovered has reached 93 percent.
The minister warned, however, of a fluctuation in the number of cases, which requires greater dedication and continued adherence to health measures and guidelines.
Ministers continued to discuss the committee’s recommendations on government preparations ahead of this year’s rainy season.
The Ministry of Public Works, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Central Agency for Public Procurement and the competent authorities, have been instructed to take the necessary actions to speed up the process.
On a regional and international scale, the Cabinet extended its sincere congratulations to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tareq Al-Saeed and his people on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of National Day, which falls on Wednesday.
The ministers praised the great achievements that the Sultanate has achieved towards progress and prosperity and the warm fraternal ties between the leaderships and populations of the two countries, wishing the Sultanate further growth and prosperity. (end)
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