Kuwait City: The Cabinet has approved amendments to the penal code and the law on judicial fees, marking a significant step towards legal reform.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Cabinet also praised the speech delivered by the Representative of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during the GCC-ASEAN-China summit held in Kuala Lumpur last week.
In his remarks at the summit, His Highness the Crown Prince highlighted the necessity of strengthening multilateral cooperation and developing strategic partnerships that focus on integration, sustainable development, and mutual respect. He underlined the growing need for solidarity and coordination in tackling economic crises, internal threats, and rapid geopolitical changes.
The Crown Prince lauded the commencement of a joint action plan for strategic dialogue between the GCC, ASEAN, and China for 2023-2027. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, technology, education, health, artificial intelligence, and scientific research. He advocated for the three parties to work together to achieve trade and investment integration, enhance energy security, and leverage each other's expertise in advanced technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and digital services.
Additionally, the Cabinet was updated on the Crown Prince's recent visit to Tokyo, Japan, from May 28-31. During this visit, His Highness met with Emperor of Japan Naruhito and Crown Prince Fumihito, and engaged in talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on strengthening bilateral relations and forming a strategic partnership.
The Cabinet listened to a presentation by Minister of Information and Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, regarding the Crown Prince's visit to Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, the Crown Prince toured Kuwait's pavilion, where organizers showcased Kuwait's achievements in economy, energy, environment, and education, as well as its cultural and heritage identity. His Highness expressed appreciation for the pavilion's dignified representation of Kuwait on regional and international stages.
In another development, the Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of President Ahmad Al-Shara's official visit from the Syrian Arab Republic, which occurred last Sunday. Official talks were held between Kuwait and Syria, chaired by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and President Ahmad Al-Shara. The discussions focused on strengthening fraternal relations and expanding bilateral cooperation, while addressing the latest developments in Syria and emphasizing the need for the international community to support Syria's security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.