Amendment to the Law on 'Private Sector Participation in Reclaiming Vacant Lands'
Kuwaiti Cabinet reviews land law amendments, condemns Mayadeh attack, and receives diplomatic reports from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Cabinet approved a draft law decree amending certain provisions of Law No. (27) of 1995 concerning the contribution of the private sector’s activities to the development of vacant state-owned lands for residential care purposes, and forwarded it to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Cabinet expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of the attack targeting the LNG carrier Al-Maiyah, owned by Qatar LNG Shipping Company (Qatargas), as it transited through the waters of the Arabian Gulf. It reaffirmed its firm rejection of such acts, which pose a serious threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies.
The Cabinet was briefed by Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah on the content of a communication received from Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Both sides affirmed their countries’ solidarity in addressing all challenges and threats to safeguard the security and stability of both nations.
The Cabinet also heard an explanation from Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah regarding political and diplomatic efforts to keep pace with regional and international developments. The Cabinet was further informed of the Ministry’s recall of Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Toutounji and the delivery of a protest note regarding the Iranian Embassy’s statement, which contained blatant interference in Kuwait’s internal affairs.
The Cabinet listened to an explanation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the outcomes of his official visit to Riyadh and the substance of his meetings, which discussed regional developments and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region.
The Cabinet was briefed on the content of two communications received from the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
