Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad: Kuwait Upholds Regional, International Commitments

Gulf

October 8th, 9:35am

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah (C) takes the oath of office at the Kuwait Parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, 08 October 2020 EPA/Noufal Ibrahim JMA Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait (EPA Photos)

Kuwait's new Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah took the oath of office in parliament on Thursday, pledging the state's commitment to democracy and peace and calling on Kuwaitis to shun divisions. The assembly unanimously endorsed Sheikh Meshal for the role following last week's death of Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad. New ruler Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad assumed power last Wednesday. Sheikh Meshal said Thursday Kuwait would uphold its regional and international commitments and "its path of peace and democratic approach.” He pledged to "raise the banner of popular participation and promote a tolerant spirit that shuns division."

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