KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is briefed by Director General of the General Department for Land Border Security Maj Gen Fuad Al-Athari yesterday during his visit to the northern borders of the country. - KUNA

KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday paid a visit to the Department of Border Security Force on the northern border of the country. He was greeted upon his arrival by assistant interior ministry undersecretary for border security Maj Gen Sheikh Mohammed Yousef Al-Sabah, Director General of the General Department for land border security Maj Gen Fuad Al-Athari and senior border security officials.

During the visit, Sheikh Nawaf listened to a detailed explanation on the existing equipment and the monitoring system and extent of their readiness, as well as the sophisticated security system, which is the latest in the world used for border protection. He appreciated the tireless work carried out by servicemen day and night during the country's celebration of the glorious national holidays. HH Sheikh Nawaf praised the great efforts by the border security men, their competence, dedication and devotion in their work as they are the watchful eyes to preserve the nation's security and stability.

The Crown Prince stressed "the importance of exerting efforts in defending the soil of our dear homeland and preserving its security and stability and to always be vigilant against anyone trying to tamper with the security of the country". He explained that he is fully confident in the ability of border guards in carrying out their duties and responsibilities fully, because they will spare no effort in maintaining and protecting the soil of Kuwait and its territorial integrity.

He conveyed the best greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, who has always praised their noble efforts in preserving the stability and security of the homeland. - KUNA