KUWAIT: The Kuwait Cabinet has affirmed full commitment to working hard to translate the instructions of the speech of His Highness the Amir and implement them. This came in the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace.

The directives focus on intensifying efforts to make accomplishments and reforms, and meet popular hopes and aspirations for the interest of Kuwaitis. The Cabinet expressed its delight as His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah returned to the homeland after undergoing his regular medical checkups in Italy that were successful, wishing him everlasting good health.

The Cabinet reviewed the contents of the speech of His Highness the Amir delivered by His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince in the opening of the first regular session of the 17th legislative term on October 18. The speech was described as a document of the new era, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah lauded efforts of all the country's bodies and personnel as well as civilians who contributed to the success of this democratic achievement.

The Cabinet further reviewed the speech's contents, which included directives to the government to translate its act programs, in line with the requirements of the next period, stressing positive cooperation with the legislative authority, in accordance with the Constitution's provisions mainly the Article 50.

On the other hand, the cabinet accepted the contribution made by the sons of the late Khaled Youssef Al-Marzouq for the establishment of an integrated medical center in the city of Sabah Al-Ahmad Maritime, at a value of five million Kuwaiti dinars. The Cabinet expresses gratitude and appreciation for the contribution. During the meeting, Kuwait's Cabinet also touched on latest political developments regionally and globally, where the cabinet voiced vehement condemnation and denunciation of a terrorist attack by Houthi militia on Al-Daba oil port in Hadhramaut Governorate, where a crude oil ship was docking.

Moreover, the cabinet expressed its unequivocal and complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia regarding criticism received after recent decision by OPEC+ to reduce oil production. It also applauded Australia's decision to rescind its recognition of West Jerusalem as "capital of the Zionist entity," saying that this decision would constitute support for international endeavors, adherence to international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, and a tributary to achieving a just peace.

The Cabinet congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the successful 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and his re-election as chairman of the Party Central Committee for a third term in office. It also congratulated Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's new Prime Minister, wishing her success in her new post and her country further prosperity. - KUNA