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The Council of Ministers approved a draft decree law amending some provisions of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 regarding the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, and submitted it to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Council explained that the draft decree comes based on the importance of regulating nationality as one of the sovereign pillars of the state and in order to preserve the national identity of the State of Kuwait, enhance national belonging, and maintain the legal sovereignty of the State of Kuwait in all matters of nationality. The aforementioned draft decree law aims Mention of modernizing the legislative framework regulating Kuwaiti citizenship in a way that achieves a balance between protecting the national fabric and taking into account humanitarian and social considerations, and ensuring that the state exercises its sovereign powers to grant, lose, withdraw, and revoke citizenship within clear limits and solid legal controls. The Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting today, Tuesday, at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister. Independence and Liberation On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait and the 35th anniversary of Liberation Day, the Council of Ministers, at the beginning of its meeting, extended its sincere congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him, and to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him and to the honorable Kuwaiti people. Asking the Almighty God to protect Kuwait, its leadership, its honorable people, and all who reside on its pure land from all harm, and to perpetuate in our dear homeland the blessings of security, safety, well-being, and continued progress and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamd Al-Sabah, may God protect him, praying to the Almighty God to have mercy on our righteous martyrs and to May God bless them with His mercy and make them dwell in His Paradise. Defense and Guards On the other hand, the Cabinet was informed of the results of the visit made by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and protect him, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, yesterday evening, Monday, and with him were His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, to the Ministry of Defense and the content of His Highness’s speech, may God protect him and preserve him during the visit, in which he affirmed The responsibility to protect the homeland by land, sea and air will remain a national duty in order to establish security and safety throughout its territory. His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, appreciated the steps and achievements that have been achieved in this regard, stressing the importance of continuing the implementation of the strategic plan 2025/2030, which aims to strengthen institutional work and develop the defense system in a way that keeps pace with regional and international changes and supports the security and stability of the State of Kuwait. Appreciating His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, what has been achieved in the field of strengthening international defense cooperation in During the development of joint work mechanisms, the exchange of experiences and the transfer of technology, which culminated in the opening of the Naif Light Ammunition Factory, His Highness called on His Highness, may God protect him, to expand defense partnerships, unify operational concepts, enhance joint Gulf and Arab action, and develop integration between the ground forces while following up on international events and building more strategic cooperation channels. His Highness, may God protect him and protect him, praised the continued empowerment of women in the military institution by registering the first batch of female university degree holders, in a way that reflects confidence in their competence and merit. The Cabinet was also briefed. Noting the visit made by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, yesterday evening, Monday, and with him were His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, to the General Presidency of the National Guard, and the content of the speech of His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, during the visit, in which he praised the achievements of members of the National Guard during the past period in all fields, including organizing training. Comprehensive of operational tasks and the implementation of call-up plans, which confirms discipline and high professionalism, the success of the (Isnad 2) exercise, and consolidating the role of the National Guard as an active partner for state institutions in supporting national goals, especially educational ones, to prepare a generation that believes in the values of loyalty and belonging. His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, expressed his pride that the National Guard is performing its pioneering role with the continuous support of His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, its loyal leaders, and its loyal members who stand side by side with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior. And the General Fire Force and the bodies of a strategic nature in the country. His Highness, may God protect and preserve him, stressed the necessity of strengthening international cooperation through joint training and exchanging experiences with counterparts in brotherly and friendly countries. Saudi Arabia On the occasion of the anniversary of the founding day of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which falls on the twenty-second of February of each year, the Council of Ministers extends its sincere congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to the brotherly Saudi people, praising the distinguished international position occupied by the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the civilizational contributions and continuous development achievements it has achieved and its prominent role in supporting security and stability and promoting peace in the region. The Council of Ministers expressed its deep pride in the close fraternal relations and the solid ties that bind the two countries and the two brotherly peoples. A note of protest. On the other hand, the Council of Ministers was informed of the measures taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the handover of the acting The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the State of Kuwait An official note of protest against the Iraqi allegations submitted to the United Nations that infringe on the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas and water heights. In this regard, the Council of Ministers listened to an explanation presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, regarding the Republic of Iraq’s deposit of a list of coordinates and a map with the United Nations that includes allegations about Iraqi maritime areas and the infringement of the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas and fixed water heights included in those coordinates and map. And the stable relationship with the Republic of Iraq, such as Fasht Al-Qaid and Fasht Al-Aij, which were not the subject of any dispute over the complete sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over them, calling on the Republic of Iraq to take into account the course of historical relations between the two brotherly countries and their peoples and to deal seriously and responsibly in accordance with the rules and principles of international law and what was stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982 and in accordance with the bilateral understandings, agreements and memorandums of understanding concluded between the two countries. The Peace Council On the other hand, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber, briefed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet, taking note of the results of the first meeting of the Peace Council, which was held last Thursday in the capital of the United States of America, Washington, under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President of the friendly United States of America, Donald Trump, referring to the speech he delivered at the meeting in which he announced the State of Kuwait’s contribution of one billion US dollars over the coming years in support of the efforts of the Peace Council in Gaza and an affirmation of the State of Kuwait’s firm commitment to supporting every endeavor aimed at alleviating the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people and achieving security and stability in the Gaza Strip, reiterating the principled, firm and historic support of the State of Kuwait for the brotherly Palestinian people. And his just cause, stressing that the Palestinian cause and its support constitute one of the pillars of Kuwaiti foreign policy, which requires everyone to support all efforts and initiatives aimed at bringing peace, including the 20-point plan of His Excellency US President Donald Trump, expressing sincere thanks to His Excellency US President Donald Trump for his efforts aimed at contributing to reaching an end to the state of conflict, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, including Resolution No. 2803 and the Arab Peace Initiative, wishing the continued success of this path, which remains dependent on the solidarity and solidarity of the international community. Urban Policies Committee On the other hand, the Council of Ministers reviewed the visual presentation submitted by the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and the Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdul Latif Hamid Al-Mishari regarding the Cabinet’s creation of the Urban Policies Committee and the urban structural plan for the State of Kuwait with the aim of supporting the national economy through optimal use of land and also supporting the government decision on development projects, explaining that the tasks have been determined. Entrusted to the committee, which is related to drawing up the general policy of the state with regard to the exploitation of public lands by activating existing tools, including the structural plan, directing and coordinating between the concerned authorities regarding legislation and decisions regulating the exploitation of lands, determining the executive priorities for projects and urban plans, deciding on proposals to exploit public lands for development projects, and also deciding on proposals to establish relevant regulatory entities in addition to proposing regulatory regulations and exploitation fees, indicating that there is a proposal that the Urban Policy and Urban Structural Plan Committee of the State of Kuwait include in the Council of Ministers a number The ministers include the Minister of Finance, the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs, the Minister of State for Housing Affairs, the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, the Minister of Trade and Industry, the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Affairs, and the Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, in addition to representatives of the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Defense. Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, in coordination with the ministers and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, to prepare a comprehensive action plan that ensures the follow-up of the efforts of government agencies in this regard, financial reforms, the establishment of integrity rules and principles of governance, and the development of digital government services in a way that contributes to everything that would ensure the speedy completion of these projects, provided that it is submitted to the Council of Ministers a monthly report clarifying the executive position on this plan. On the other hand, the Council of Ministers reviewed the recommendations included in the minutes of the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs regarding draft decrees-laws for a number of agreements. And memorandums of understanding between the State of Kuwait, sisterly and friendly countries and international organizations, and the Council of Ministers decided to approve them and submit them to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him. Green Development Initiatives On the other hand, the Council of Ministers reviewed the minutes of the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Public Services, which included several items, most notably the report of the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee on the initiatives and donations submitted by some individuals, oil and private companies, and consumer cooperative societies related to cosmetic agriculture on main highways. And the streets and the preparation of a walkway containing sports equipment in some residential areas, in addition to painting bridges on the main highways and pedestrian bridges with the aim of highlighting the aesthetic aspects of the country. The Council of Ministers decided to approve these initiatives and donations, expressing its thanks and appreciation to individuals, oil and private companies, and consumer cooperative societies for their generous donation, which contributes to supporting the state’s efforts in developing cosmetic crops and highlighting the aesthetic aspects in the country, praising the tangible efforts made by the Governor of Al-Ahmadi, Chairman of the Green Urban Development Initiatives Committee, Sheikh Hamoud Jaber. Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and members of the committee in promoting the spirit of initiative and social responsibility and motivating entities and individuals to contribute to beautifying the State of Kuwait and highlighting its cultural features. On the other hand, the Council of Ministers approved the minutes of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, which includes cases of loss and withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from some persons, in accordance with the provisions of Decree Law No. (15) of 1959 regarding Kuwaiti nationality and its amendments. The Council of Ministers reviewed a number of topics on the agenda and decided to approve them. It also decided to refer a number of them to the committees. The competent ministerial office to study it and prepare reports on it to complete the special procedures for its completion.
