Kuwaiti ambassador urges GCC states seek closer integration

The Dean of Diplomatic Corps and Kuwait's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Khaled Al-Duweisan, has urged member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to seek closer integration for preserving security, stability and prosperity of the key region of the Gulf. Speaking at inauguration of the conference of the UK Branch of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students (NUKS), late on Saturday, the veteran Kuwaiti diplomat said "Despite Kuwait's location in a turbulent region, it by Allah's will has enjoyed security, stability and prosperity due to awareness of the natives and wisdom of its leaders. "It has reached current level (of advancement) due to efforts of the natives and their preservation of the national unity." "We as Kuwaitis boast that we are masterminds of initiatives that have been adopted by many advanced states, such as establishment of the Next Generations Fund." This fund, which provided income resources during the 1990-1991 Iraqi aggression on the country, continued to play an effective role for service of the higher national interests. At the regional level, Kuwait was mastermind of setting up the GCC, which succeeded in maintaining stability and security of the Gulf states in a region, prevailed by political, economic and social turmoil. Al-Duweisan's statement marked Kuwait's current celebrations of the 52nd Independence Day, the 22nd Day of Liberation from the blatant Iraqi aggression and the seventh anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah proclamation as the top leader of the country. Elaborating, the senior diplomat said the Kuwaiti political leaders, since independence, have been calling for optimal investment in the Kuwaiti native, an approach that resulted in developing the educational sector. He urged the Kuwaiti students to persevere for ensuring a prosperous future for the homeland. On another axis, Al-Duweisan noted the crucial visit to the UK by HH the Amir in November last year, which resulted in boosting the historic and friendly relationship between Kuwait City and London.