Kuwait Times, Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 | Jamada Al-Aakhirah 9, 1443
Cabinet reviews recommendations to develop Khaitan’s infrastructure
Kuwait:
The Cabinet was briefed during its weekly meeting on Monday chaired by His
Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah with the
recommendation of the Public Services Committee on the results of the
coordination meeting between the Public Corporation for Housing Welfare and
government agencies regarding the development and modernization of the
infrastructure of blocks 1 and 2 in Khaitan. Moreover, Kuwait Municipality, in
coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education, the Public Authority for
Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources, the Public Authority for the
Environment, the Public Corporation for Housing Welfare, and the authorities it
deems appropriate, has also been assigned to take all necessary measures towards
the following: Allocating South Qairouan for the benefit of the Public
Institution for Housing Welfare, in accordance with the procedures in force in
this regard.
The Cabinet further discussed the general service committee’s recommendations on
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2), and relevant projects and
facilities. In the same context, the Cabinet was briefed on the report of the
General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development on the
challenges facing the T2 project and relevant schemes and facilities. It was
also apprised off the Ministry of Public Works’ report on works of the T2
implemented until the end of September 2021. Moreover, the Cabinet tasked the
Ministry of Public Works with continuing efforts, in collaboration and
coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the General
Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, and the
relevant government agencies, to complete required executive measures in order
to facilitate the implementation of the T2 and relevant projects and facilities.
Cabinet supports minister
In addition, the Cabinet discussed National Assembly affairs and was briefed on
a letter submitted by Speaker of the National Assembly on an interpellation
against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali
Al-Sabah dated on January 4, 2022 from MP Hamdan Salem Al-Azmi. The
interpellation will be included on the agenda of the first upcoming session, in
line with Article 135 of the National Assembly’s bylaws. The Cabinet affirmed
its full confidence in, and support to, the defense minister, extolling his
positive role and responsibilities he us bearing amid these exceptional
conditions facing the country and the whole world due to the COVID-19.
Regarding the government’s attendance of the two special sessions of the
National Assembly today and tomorrow, Government Spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem
affirmed on the government’s readiness to “attend Thursday’s session in order to
enhance cooperation and in light of the prior coordination that took place
between the two branches.” During a press conference after the Cabinet’s
meeting, Mezrem praised the “distinguished cooperation” between the Ministry of
Health and the National Assembly regarding the implementation of health
guidelines and requirements, including conducting a PCR examination before each
session in order to preserve the health of ministers, representatives and
workers in the General Secretariat of the National Assembly.
Political affairs
The ministers focused on the political affairs in light of the reports relating
to the current developments on Arab and international levels. The Cabinet
expressed Kuwait’s welcome of the UN announcement on facilitating dialogue
amongst the Sudanese parties, with the aim of reaching an agreement to get out
of the current crisis and establish a sustainable path towards democracy and
peace that enhances peace and security as well as achieve Sudan’s unity and
stability. The ministers extolled the UN efforts made in this regard, mainly the
integrated UN mission to support the transitional period in Sudan and hold
political consultations amongst the parties. The Cabinet finally emphasized the
State of Kuwait’s backing to these good efforts and to Sudan in its endeavors
aiming to meet aspirations of its people in security, stability and development.