Kuwait’s new emir sworn in, demands comprehensive review

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, forcefully castigated lawmakers and executive authorities on Wednesday for what he said was harm to the interests of the country and the people in his first remarks after he was formally sworn in.

Sheikh Mishal swore the constitutional oath in the National Assembly on Wednesday, and spoke to parliamentarians in the National Assembly.

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“I would like to assure you in this speech, of the continuation of the pioneering approach for the State of Kuwait with friendly and neighbouring countries on various issues and topics of common interest, preserving our Gulf, regional and international commitment,” he said.

He objected to the pardoning of several convicts and opposition figures, and the damaging of the Kuwaiti identity.

Kuwait will maintain its Gulf, regional and international commitments, Sheikh Mishal said.

Sheikh Mishal, 83, was Kuwait’s day-to-day ruler during much of his half-brother Sheikh Nawaf’s reign due to his ill-health. His predecessor died on Saturday (December 16).