Cabinet Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Al-Karak Governorate, Jordan - Sarmad
The Kuwaiti Cabinet condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and heard ministerial reports on diplomacy and local projects.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The Cabinet was briefed on the substance of His Highness Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad’s reception of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, during its meeting today, Tuesday, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Prime Minister.
The Cabinet strongly condemned and denounced the continued terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia on several areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.
It emphasized that these cowardly and disgraceful attacks constitute a blatant violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, a disregard for their religious significance, and a flagrant breach of the Kingdom’s sovereignty.
The Council stressed that the continued targeting of civilian airports and vital facilities necessitates a firm international stance to halt these attacks and hold those responsible accountable.
The Cabinet strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a church in Al-Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It reaffirmed its firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, and expressed Kuwait’s solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability.
The Cabinet heard a briefing from Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali regarding his participation in the inauguration ceremony of the memorial for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Washington.
It also heard a briefing from Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber on the political and diplomatic efforts to keep pace with regional and international developments.
The Cabinet was briefed on the substance of his communications with counterparts in sister and friendly countries, within the framework of continuous coordination and consultation between Kuwait and those nations.
The Cabinet was briefed by Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan on the laying of the foundation stone for the “North Kabd Water Treatment Plant Extension Project,” in the presence of H.E. Yang Xian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kuwait.
She emphasized that the project is implemented in accordance with the Supreme Directives and constitutes one of the major strategic projects aimed at developing the wastewater management system.
The Cabinet reviewed a visual presentation by the Minister of Public Works on the latest developments regarding contracts for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the road network, cleaning of the stormwater drainage network, the contract for developing the road network and infrastructure of the new Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 (T2), and contracts for the maintenance of all internal streets.
She stressed the importance of intensifying monitoring, follow-up, and field supervision to ensure that companies adhere to quality standards.
The Cabinet emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines to accelerate progress and enhance maintenance standards, thereby ensuring the safety of road users and reducing traffic congestion.
The Cabinet approved the draft law ratifying the Unified Excise Tax Agreement for the Cooperation Council States and its amendment protocol, and decided to submit it to His Highness Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad.
