GCC leaders congratulate Sheikh Nasser on successful surgery

BERLIN: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visits First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Germany. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Before his return to Kuwait, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited yesterday First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in the hospital where he is being treated in Germany. Sheikh Mubarak Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Hamad Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, head of the Amir's office Ahmad Fahad Al-Fahad and Amiri Diwan's head of protocols department Sheikh Khaled Al-Abdullah Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah accompanied His Highness the Amir.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad received a phone call from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulating him on the successful surgery. Sheikh Nasser appreciated King Salman's call in which he expressed sincere compassion following the successful surgery he underwent, and he expressed good wishes to the Saudi King, his country and people, the Defense Ministry's of Moral Guidance and Public Relations Department said in a press statement.

King Salman congratulates Amir

His Highness the Amir also received a phone call from King Salman, in which he was assured on the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad. King Salman congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of operation, which was crowned by the grace of Allah Almighty, wishing speedy recovery and well-being for the minister.

In turn, His Highness the Amir sent a cable of gratitude to King Salman for his sentiments and sincere wishes. His Highness the Amir also expressed best wishes and prosperity for the King and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people under his wise leadership.

His Highness the Amir also received a cable from Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in which he was assured on the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad. Prince Mohammad congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of operation, which was crowned by the grace of Allah Almighty, wishing speedy recovery and well-being for the minister. In turn, His Highness the Amir sent a cable of thanks to Prince Mohammad bin Salman for his sentiments and sincere wishes.

Bahraini King sends congratulations

Furthermore, His Highness the Amir received a cable from Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. In his cable, the Bahraini King inquired about the health of First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. He wished Sheikh Nasser quick recovery and everlasting wellness. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Bahraini King thanking him on his sincere sentiments which embodied the strong brotherly bonds between the two families, countries and peoples. He also wished King Hamad bin Isa everlasting wellbeing.

In addition, His Highness the Amir received a cable from Bahraini Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. In his cable, the Crown Prince inquired about the health conditions of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. He wished Sheikh Nasser quick recovery and everlasting wellness. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Bahraini Crown Prince thanking him on his sincere sentiments and wished him everlasting wellbeing.

Qatar Amir expresses congratulations

In the meantime, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad received a phone call from Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in which he inquired about his health conditions and congratulated him on the success of the surgery. Sheikh Nasser expressed his sincere gratitude for Sheikh Tamim's phone call and wished him everlasting wellbeing, the Defense Ministry's Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Relations said in a press statement.

UAE top figures send congratulations

His Highness the Amir received cables from top UAE figures, congratulating him on the successful operation underwent by Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad. The cables - from UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan - wished Sheikh Nasser a swift and quick recovery. His Highness the Amir replied with cables thanking his UAE brethren on this sincere gesture, wishing evermore prosperity and wellness for the leaderships and people of the Emirates and Kuwait.

His Highness the Amir also received a cable from the ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah Emirate and Member of the Federal Supreme Council of UAE Sheikh Saud Al-Qasemi. In his cable, Qasemi inquired about the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah thanking him on his sincere sentiments and wishing him everlasting wellbeing. His Highness the Amir receive a similar cable from the Crown Prince of Ras Al-Khaimah Sheikh Mohammad Al-Qasemi congratulating His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery.

Moreover, His Highness the Amir received a cable from the ruler of the Emirate of Ajman and a member of the UAE Supreme Council of the Union, Sheikh Humaid Al-Nuaimi. In his cable, Nuaimi inquired about the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Ruler of Ajman thanking him on his sincere sentiments and wishing him everlasting wellbeing. His Highness the Amir received same cables of congratulates from the Crown Prince of Ajman Sheikh Ammar Al-Nuaimi and Ajman Deputy Ruler Sheikh Nasser Al-Nuaimi congratulating His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery.

His Highness the Amir also received a cable from the ruler of the Emirate of Umm Al-Quwain and member of the Federal Supreme Council of the UAE Sheikh Saud Al-Mualla. In his cable, Mualla inquired about the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Ruler of Umm Al-Quwain thanking him on his sincere sentiments and wishing him everlasting wellbeing. His Highness the Amir receive same cable of congratulate from the Crown Prince of Umm Al-Quwain Sheikh Rashed Al-Mualla congratulating His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery.

Furthermore, His Highness the Amir received a cable from the ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and Member of the Federal Supreme Council of UAE Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasemi. In his cable, Qasemi inquired about the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Ruler of Sharjah expressing his gratitude and appreciation and wishing him everlasting wellbeing.

His Highness the Amir also received a cable from the ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah and Member of the Federal Supreme Council of UAE Sheikh Hamad Al-Sharqi. In his cable, the Ruler of Fujairah inquired about the health of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad and congratulated His Highness the Amir on the success of Sheikh Nasser's surgery. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad sent a reply cable to the Ruler of Fujairah expressing his gratitude and appreciation and wishing him everlasting wellbeing. - KUNA