The State of Kuwait on Thursday affirmed it was standing on side of the \"brotherly Egyptian people for realizing legitimate demands for security and stability and progress.  The State of Kuwait, which has followed up with great concern rapid developments in the Arab Republic of Egypt, congratulates \"the brothers in Egypt on the positive steps for bolstering foundations of democracy,\" stated the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in an official statement. Kuwait affirms its standing on side of the \"option of the brotherly Egyptian people for realizing their legitimate demands for security and stability and progress, through serious dialogue for sake of national interests, with participation of all segments of the Egyptian society to spare the people dangerous repercussions,\" the Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister added. The State of Kuwait affirms its confidence that Egypt, a nation of great history and a civilization dating to 7,000 years back, is capable of passing through \"this critical phase of its history,\" he said. Vital and historic role of the Egyptian Armed Forces affirms Egypt\'s ability to resolve such crises, the minister affirmed, expressing hope that the nation would restore its leading and constructive role at the international and regional levels, \"while we aspire to pursue work together for cementing the brotherly ties for a greater future for these relations.\"