Defense Minister Attends Inauguration of Memorial for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Washington
The Kuwaiti Minister of Defense attended the inauguration of a memorial in Washington commemorating Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, in the presence of Ambassador Al-Zain Al-Sabah.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, October 25 (KUNA) -- Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salim Al-Sabah attended the opening ceremony of the memorial to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Shield in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., in the presence of Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah.
The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Defense said in a press statement on Sunday that Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali reviewed during the ceremony the historical significance embodied by the memorial, which reflects the sacrifices of the international coalition forces led by the United States and their role in liberating Kuwait in 1991.
The statement added that Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali recalled during the ceremony the sacrifices and heroism demonstrated by the participating forces, and emphasized that the monument represents a historical legacy that embodies the values of solidarity and cooperation, while underscoring the importance of preserving this historical memory and passing it on to future generations. The memorial reflects the depth of the historical relations and close ties between the two friendly countries. (End) A.J.R. / K.D.A.
