His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received cable of condolences Thursday from U.S President Donald Trump over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah.
Trump noted in the cable that His Highness late Amir was a friend and partner, underlining that he had honored him with the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander. His Highness the Amir replied in a cable expressing gratitude to the U.S. president for his sincere condolences and praised the solid and historic relations that bind the two friendly countries.
Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah received on Thursday a letter of condolences from Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani on the demise of the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. President Rouhani eulogized Sheikh Sabah for his role to create an atmosphere of moderation in the region. His Highness the Amir sent a cable in reply expressing gratitude for the solace.
Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir received a cable of condolences from Serb President Aleksander Vucic on the death of his predecessor Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He hailed Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad for his key role in boosting development in Arab countries and relations between Kuwait and Serbia. Sheikh Nawaf answered, thanking the Serb leader for the compassion and solace over the tragic event.
In the meantime, His Highness the Amir received Thursday a cable of condolences from Hungarian President Janos Ader, expressing deep sympathies on demise of the late Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad, and wished Sheikh Nawaf success in his reign.
In return, His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for sincere condolences and praised deep-rooted ties shared by Kuwait and Hungry. Also, His Highness the Amir received Thursday a cable of condolences from Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, on the demise of His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah. The cable expressed Eritrean president’s deepest condolences to His Highness the Amir and Kuwaiti people. In return, His Highness the Amir sent a cable of gratitude and appreciation for sincere sympathies, for condolences as well, wishing him good health.
Condolences
Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir received Thursday a cable from Cuban President Miguel Diaz- Canel expressing condolences on demise of Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Cuban president underlined Sheikh Sabah’s prominent role in boosting bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, wishing that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf and the Kuwaiti people would endure the grave event with patience. His Highness the Amir replied in a cable, expressing gratitude to the Cuban president for expressing solidarity and solace over the grave event, wishing him good health and well-being. In the meantime, His Highness the Amir received Thursday a cable from President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega to express condolences over passing away of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Ortega recalled the deceased who was know for his service of humanitarian causes and relentless efforts to boost security and stability in the region. His Highness the Amir thanked Ortega, in a cable, for his condolences and wished him good health and for his country progress and prosperity.
His Highness the Amir on Thursday also received a cable from Panamian President Laurentino Cortizo expressing, in person and on behalf of his people, heartfelt condolences on demise of the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf sent a cable in reply to the Panamian president, expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation for the compassion and solace toward this grave event, wishing him lasting health and well-being.
Heartfelt
His Highness the Amir received a cable from King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, offering heartfelt condolences over His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In the cable, the king of Sweden also congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, wishing him success.
In reply, His Highness the Amir sent the king a cable, thanking and appreciating him for his kind sympathies. Meanwhile, Kuwait Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Hamad Burhama expressed his grief Thursday over demise of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Burhama, who was receiving officials to offer condolences on the passing away of His Highness the Amir, stated, “It is a sad event that affects all Kuwaitis and peace-loving peoples.”
His Highness the late Amir had paid visits of good and constructive outcomes to Malaysia and maintained close relations with the Asian nation since a long time ago, he added. Arab, foreign ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of the United Nations and the European Union in Malaysia, offered condolences at the Kuwaiti embassy over demise of the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad. Malaysian Sports and Youth Minister Reezal Merican, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Hishammuddin Hussein offered and signed in the condolences book. Other leaders who expressed solace were Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifl i Mohamad and Chairman of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM) Mohamad Azmi Abdul Hamid./ AT
