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Arabia
Kuwaiti cabinet holds extraordinary meeting
2006-01-22
The Cabinet held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday headed by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in which it discussed the current situation of the country after the passing of the late Amir, His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Following the session Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Mohammed Dhaifallah Sharar stated that the Cabinet reviewed local and foreign reactions to the passing of the late Amir.

The Cabinet said that the late Amir was the symbol of the country who dedicated his life for the service for his country and people, and to the Arab and Islamic nations, adding that his legacy would remain in the memory of Kuwaitis and humanity forever. On this, the Cabinet expressed its deep appreciation and thanks for the Kuwait people and to leaders of brotherly and friendly nations, as well as for expatriates living in Kuwait for their sentiments and prayers on the great loss of the passing of the late Amir.
Yeah, yeah, get on with it.
The Cabinet also discussed the constitutional situation that came with the passing of the late Amir, and commended the unity of the ruling family and its keenness on national interests. It reaffirmed its full confidence in the ruling family, its wisdom, and its ability to evaluate what would best serve the country and people at present and in the future, pushing forth in the footsteps of the forefathers and their distinctive relations with their leaders, as well as their keenness on unity in the interest of the country. The Cabinet expressed its appreciation and pride at the historic role played by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, in all fields, and his efforts to elevate the status of his country and maintain its sovereignty.

It noted the heroic role played by His Highness Sheikh Saad during the Iraqi invasion and up to the liberation of Kuwait, as well as his efforts for reconstruction. It highlighted the high regard accorded to him by the people, which was consolidated with his history of serving Kuwait and Kuwaitis in all fields.
Posted by:Seafarious

#1  The only thing that matters is if his replacement is pro-democracy. Otherwise he is just an impediment, no matter his motives or actions.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2006-01-22 08:49  

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