CAPITALS, Feb 22, (KUNA): Kuwaiti diplomatic missions abroad have marked the country’s National Days with ceremonies and statements affirming the national occasions depicted its prosperity and progress. The state diplomats praised the distinctive leadership of HH the Amir, mastermind of Kuwait’s prosperity and progress.

The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah, said in a statement to KUNA on the national occasions, “Kuwait deserves further work from our part for its promotion at the international level.

“These occasions fall while Kuwait pursues the steps for further development, credit for such development goes to our leader His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the leader who hoists the national slogan and seeks to secure the development of the country locally and internationally.” Sheikh Azzam Mubarak deeply congratulated HH the Deputy Amir and the Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the people of Kuwait, expressing the wish that Kuwait may witness ever-lasting security, stability and prosperity.

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Also on these patriotic days, Sheikh Azzam recalled the national martyrs who had sacrificed their souls for the dear homeland and for the sake of safeguarding its dignity and freedom. He also noted Bahrain’s strong support for Kuwait during the 1990 Iraqi aggression on the country.

Sheikh Azzam, who led organization of a special ceremony for the occasions, hosted leading and prominent figures, namely Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled Bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa, Speaker of Parliament Khalifa Al-Dhahrani, Chairman of the Shura Council Ali Al-Saleh, and a host of local, foreign and Arab figures, politicians and diplomats.

Sheikh Jaber Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s ambassador to Italy, said in a statement to KUNA that the mission was sharing the people of Kuwait celebrations of the 52nd anniversary of the independence, the 22nd anniversary of the liberation and the seventh anniversary of HH the Amir’s assumption to the top post.

The ambassador expressed congratulations to HH the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and the faithful people of Kuwait on the patriotic occasions.

Sheikh Jaber Duaij held a ceremony, marking the national occasions. Attendees included the undersecretary of the Italian Foreign Ministry, who was present as representative of the Italian Government, and envoys of friendly nations and states.

The diplomat stated that the request by the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, to Kuwait to host the conference for donors for Syria manifested Kuwait’s distinguished international status, which it has earned as a result of its constructive foreign policy, basis of which had been laid by HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad. In Tunis, the Ambassador, Fahad Ahmad Al-Awadhi, held a ceremony, last night, marking the occasions. Attendees, namely ranking local officials, expressed good wishes to Kuwait and its people on the happy occasions.

In remarks to KUNA, Al-Awadhi expressed good wishes to the top leaders. “Kuwait celebrates its national occasions of independence and liberation under leadership of His Highness the Amir, enjoying progress, prosperity and development,” he stated.

Tunisian Minister of Industry Mohammad Chakhari expressed greetings to HH the Amir, praising the Gulf country’s support for Tunisia, along with its contributions to the country’s prosperity and independence. Other attending Tunisian officials expressed similar sentiments.

In Kuala Lumpur, the Ambassador, Munther Al-Issa, celebrated the occasion in an identical manner. In remarks to KUNA, he expressed gratitude to various personalities that attended his ceremony. He also congratulated HH the Amir, the other top leaders and the people of Kuwait on these occasions.

The Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Mohammad Khalaf, also marked the patriotic anniversary with a ceremonial gathering. In a statement to his eminent guests, the diplomat shed light on the development of Kuwait and the enormous efforts that have been exerted by its leaders for making Kuwait among the civilized nations.

In Doha, Qatar, Ashraf Siddiqi of Urdu Post said on the occasion, “We have always witnessed a high ceiling of freedoms and freedom of expression in Kuwait.” He also praised Kuwait’s distinguished role at the regional and international levels as well as its generous aid for nations in need for help.

In the Hague, the embassy of Kuwait in the Netherlands celebrated the 52nd anniversary of the National Day of Kuwait and the 22nd anniversary of the Liberation by holding a splendid reception, late on Thursday.

Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Hafeez Mohammed Al Ajmi, extended his warm greetings to HH the Amir, HH the Deputy Amir and HH the Prime Minister on this auspicious occasion.

Speaking to KUNA, he congratulated the people of Kuwait and prayed for the prosperity and progress of the State of Kuwait.

Al Ajmi described Dutch-Kuwaiti political and economic relations “as very good” and noted that the Netherlands was Kuwait’s biggest trading partner in the European Union and that Kuwait had enormous investments in Holland.

A large number of diplomats, businessmen, media persons and cultural personalities attended the event and congratulated Kuwait on its National Day.

On his part, Gilles Beschoor Plug, director of Middle East and North Africa, in the Dutch foreign ministry, underlined the growing close economic, trade and political relations and cooperation between the two countries.

“Ties between our two countries are thriving in trade, social relations , tourism, people to people contacts, education,” he told KUNA.

In Myanmar, the Kuwaiti embassy held a ceremony on the occasion. Ambassador Issa Al-Shimali congratulated the top leaders on the occasion. The ceremony was attended by ranking and eminent figures of the country.

In Frankfurt, the Kuwaiti consulate held a similar gathering. The general consul, Asaad Al-Bahar, and staff of the mission, greeted the eminent guests, including political and diplomatic personalities.

Al-Bahar also expressed congratulations to HH the Amir, HH the Deputy Amir, HH the Prime Minister and people of Kuwait on the national occasions, expressing the homeland further prosperity, progress and promotion at various levels.