Defense Minister: Our relations with Washington are deep and close
Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali inaugurated the memorial for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Washington, emphasizing the depth of relations with the United States.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali, attended the inauguration ceremony of the Desert Shield and Desert Storm memorial 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 Directorate of Moral Guidance at the Ministry of Defense said in a press statement that the minister reviewed 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 embodying 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 ties and close bonds between the two countries.
