KUWAIT: Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visits the Mohammad Al-Ahmad Naval Base. — KUNA

KUWAIT: First Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited the Mohammad Al-Ahmad Naval Base on Monday, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement. Sheikh Nasser, accompanied by Army chief of Staff General Mohammad Al-Khodhr and his deputy General Abdullah Nawaf Al-Sabah, was briefed about missions and tasks of the naval forces, said the ministry. He also got acquainted first-hand on the armament and technical capabilities of the forces. Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah conveyed Ramadan greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. He expressed pride and gratitude for the naval forces for their dedication in defending the country. - KUNA