KUWAIT: Officials representing international media outlets have expressed their enthusiasm in covering Kuwait's upcoming parliamentary elections. Speaking to KUNA, Saad Al-Saeedi, Bureau Chief, Al-Jazeera Channel, said that international media has been covering the elections so far in a way that was reflective of the country's democratic practices.

Saad Al-Saeedi

"Arab and foreign media outlets are quite keen to cover the upcoming parliamentary elections with its focus on transparency and democracy," he said, adding that, "the Kuwait National Assembly is unique in the region and its public discussions have often attracted the attention of the Arab as well as the Western media."

Al-Saeedi also said that the parliament in Kuwait represented political liberty, freedom of choice and the ability to ratify treatments and agreements - ideas that have not often been seen in other countries. He also highlighted the equal contribution played by the parliament and the government in running the affairs of the state, adding that, the participation of women, who represented more than 50 percent of voters, was an added value to the political scene.

Saad Al-Enezi

Saad Al-Enezi, Sky news Arabia bureau chief, said that the 60-year-old democratic experience in Kuwait was "unique and deeply-rooted in the Kuwaiti society." "The National Assembly", said Al-Enezi, "represented the democratic aspirations of the Kuwaiti people and the elections contributed to the political, economic and social interactions among the general public - a fact admired by other nations." He noted that this year's elections highlighted a new political reality with the Amiri address to the nation, which emphasized commitment to the constitution and non-interference in elections, in order to smoothen out the political road ahead in Kuwait.

Ahmad Al-Masri

Ahmad Al-Masri, German News Agency (DPA) correspondent in Kuwait, said that the National Assembly was "one of the best legislative institutions in the area due to its sound practices that have contributed to the development of Kuwait" and pointed out that "this is how assemblies have to function in democracies." Al-Masri said that the entire country was mobilized to guarantee the success of the elections.

Shahad Al-Matrouk

Shahad Al-Matrouk, Al-Arabiya news reporter said that, "elections were a genuine part of a democracy where people selected their own destiny, through their 50 representatives." She said that, "people were eagerly waiting for the outcome of the Sept 29 elections while, foreigners would have a chance to have a first-hand account of how democracy functions in Kuwait." - KUNA