Kuwaiti Minister of Information recalls heroic sacrifices of Kuwaiti people during Iraqi invasion
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi proudly and reverently remembered the sacrifices of the Kuwaiti people during the Iraqi invasion in 1990.In a statement to KUNA on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion, Minister Al-Mutairi said that this anniversary is an important national milestone, praising the solidarity, unity, and loyalty of the Kuwaiti people.
He added that after 35 years, Kuwait continues its path of development, inspired by the sacrifices of its people and guided by national values and wise leadership. He stressed the importance of fostering national awareness, preserving Kuwait's true history, and instilling a deep sense of belonging and loyalty in the youth, who are the nation's real wealth and its strongest defense for the future. Minister Al-Mutairi prayed for mercy upon Kuwait's righteous martyrs and for Kuwait more prosperity, security, and stability. —KUNA
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