Kuwait Amir hopes Gulf rift to be settled through dialogue

KUWAIT – 19 June 2017: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said he hopes for healing the rift among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states through dialogue.

In a speech on Sunday marking the last 10 days of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, the Emir was quoted by KUNA news agency as saying

He is looking forward to overcoming the latest developments in the Gulf, and remedying the situation through providing the favorable conditions to dissolve the regrettable disagreements and heal the rift through dialogue.

He highlighted the deeply-rooted historical ties, rapport family relations, and common fate and interests that connect the GCC member states.

"This makes it inevitable for us to lavish utmost effort to preserve the Gulf entity so that it can remain cohesive, embodying the expectations of the peoples in the member countries," he said.

The Emir urged the Kuwaiti people to abide by national unity for the security and safety of the nation.