Minister of Defense expressed pride in graduated student

KUWAIT: The latest batch of Kuwaiti army officers were commissioned as cadets amid a graduation ceremony yesterday, sponsored and attended by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Addressing the teeming crowd of officials from across Kuwait's political spectrum, the assistant superintendent of the Ali Al-Sabah military academy thanked His Highness the Amir for sponsoring this event on a yearly basis. The newly graduated cadets will sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation, he said, pointing out that amid these tumultuous times, meticulous preparation from a military standpoint is crucial. He said the officers, who can now reap the benefits of their tireless and diligent work, have an obligation to protect the nation from all perils that threaten its security. He went on to wish the country persistent development and prosperity, under the sage leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Meanwhile, First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sponsored yesterday the graduation ceremony of the 22nd class of college army-officers at Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy where Chief of General Staff of the Army Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Khedr distributed certificates to graduates. In a speech he delivered during the ceremony, Sheikh Nasser expressed his pride in those students hoping they would apply what they learned in their new military units. He also congratulated college employees and workers, along with leaders, officers, teachers, trainers and administrators for their work. He prayed to the Almighty God to protect Kuwait under the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff General Abdullah Nawaf Al-Sabah, members of the Military Defense Council and senior army officers.