Kuwait's Emir His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has signed a decree appointing His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister, Kuna news agency has reported.
The Emir has assigned HH Sheikh Sabah Khaled to submit his cabinet line-up to approve their appointment, said the decree.
His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled affirmed appreciation to HH the Emir for placing his confidence in him.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said in a statement that the relationship between the government and
the National Assembly was drawn up by Article 50 of the Constitution and stressed on
enhancing the forms of constructive cooperation to achieve desired reform in the national
economy and prosperity for Kuwait and its people.
He pointed out that the next government will work to coordinate with members of the National
Assembly on all issues, with continuation of combating corruption through a number of
legislations.
Moreover, the economic and social affairs, infrastructure development and public services are of interest to the next government, he said.
