skiing THE FIRST ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAILY IN FREE KUWAIT markets Page 14 Established in 1977 / www.arabtimesonline.com Page 9 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2021 / RAJAB 17, 1442 AH emergency number 112 NO. 17624 16 PAGES 150 FILS Reimagining diplomacy in the post-COVID world: an Indian perspective — Details Page 2 — Amir voices gratitude on liberation ‘Noble stance’ KUWAIT CITY, Feb 27, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ah- mad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has sent cables of gratitude to leaders of Arab and foreign countries, which participated in the international coalition to liberate the State of Ku- wait from the brutal Iraqi invasion. In the cables, His Highness the Amir expressed gratitude to the hon- orable stances of these countries that stood firmly and decisively with Ku- wait. This was clear through urging the in- ternational community to condemn this aggression. His Highness the Amir also thanked the leaders for their prominent roles in confronting the invasion at the UN Secu- rity Council and international arenas. He also commended their contributions to forming and taking part in the interna- tional coalition through harnessing mili- tary capabilities to support the interna- tional legitimacy to liberate the State of Kuwait that led to the historical victory and the ending of the invasion. His Highness the Amir stressed that such noble and historical stances were highly appreciated and it will remain in the Kuwaiti people’s memory. His Highness the Amir wished the leaders and their countries progress and KUNA photo prosperity. The late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, upon his arrival to the homeland after the Liberation of Kuwait. — See Page 3 Gratitude Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir sent cables of gratitude to UN Secretary ‘We know what we hit’ General Antonio Guterres, Arab League Opinion Secretary General Ahmad Aboul-Gheit and Secretary General of the Organiza- tion of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Yousef Al-Othaimeen. US bombs facilities in Syria In the cables, His Highness the Amir voiced sincere appreciation for the hon- WASHINGTON, Feb 27, (AP): The United States orable stances of these organizations in History a school; launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facil- rejecting the brutal Iraqi invasion that ities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia were embodied in efforts that called for groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation Newswatch condemning this aggression and an im- for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed mediate and unconditioned withdrawal learn its lessons one civilian contractor and wounded a US service mem- as well as an emphasis of implementing ber and other coalition troops. international charters and preserving sov- The airstrike was the first military action undertaken KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s police have confi scat- rule of Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th ed 2,159,000 Captagon pills that were stashed in ereignty of countries. By Ahmed Al-Jarallah by the Biden administration, which in its first weeks has His Highness the Amir affirmed that Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times century. She was called the “Virgin eight containers at Shuwaikh Port. emphasized its intent to put more focus on the challenges The containers were fi rst discovered by the the vital role played by these organiza- Queen” because she chose to devote posed by China, even as Mideast threats persist. Biden’s tions have been gained appreciation of herself in ruling her country, relying customs authority investigators who informed FROM time to time countries go decision to attack in Syria did not appear to signal an inten- the Interior Ministry’s anti-narcotics department, Kuwait and its people. through a period of weakness as a re- on a team of trusted and loyal advi- tion to widen US military involvement in the region but His Highness the Amir wished ever- sors. the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. sult of weak grip on governance and rather to demonstrate a will to defend US troops in Iraq. The ministry noted that upon receiving the in- lasting progress to these organizations to slackness in imposing the law, and Immediately after assuming pow- “I’m confident in the target that we went after, we formation, a joint team was formed with customs achieve their desired goals. have complacent tendencies, thanks er, Queen Elizabeth I took a series of know what we hit,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authority investigators to collect more informa- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to temporary affluence. bold decisions that changed the face told reporters flying with him from California to Wash- tion, to track the containers and arrest the traf- congratulated Kuwait Thursday on its This is followed by absence of of England forever. She abolished ington. Speaking shortly after the airstrikes, he added, fi ckers. (KUNA) national celebrations, saying “on behalf oversight and accountability due to the prevailing norms of systematic “We’re confident that that target was being used by the ❑ ❑ ❑ of the American people, ever Kuwait’s religious persecution, and began to same Shia militants that conducted the strikes,” referring friends and partners, I am honored to send which corruption ramps up, bribery KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait said 844 people were becomes prevalent, and people be- establish a series of organized for- to a Feb. 15 rocket attack in northern Iraq that killed one the people of Kuwait my best wishes on mal institutions that formed the first tested positive for coronavirus with six related come despondent. However, hope civilian contractor and wounded a US service member deaths reported on Saturday taking the total cases your National Day and Liberation Day. remains on the pioneering leader- nucleus of the firm rule of institu- and other coalition personnel. up to 189,890 as deaths rose to 1,078 respective- “Thirty years ago, Kuwait, the United ship that shakes up the situation and tions in the United Kingdom, which Austin said he recommended the action to Biden. ly, according to the health ministry. States, and our international coalition remedies the ailments that are killing also raised the standard of living for “We said a number of times that we will respond on The number of people hospitalised with the vi- partners stood together with unity of pur- the country softly. its citizens. our timeline,” Austin said. “We wanted to be sure of the rus currently stands at 10,615, with 158 of them pose and partnership in arms to defeat the This is what France witnessed in Under her rule, England witnessed connectivity and we wanted to be sure that we had the in intensive care units, according to ministry (Iraqi) invading forces,” Blinken said in the 17th century with King Louis economic prosperity and military right targets.” spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, who re- a statement. strength, in addition to the revival vealed that some 5,704 swab tests were conduct- He added “our partnership during the XIV, who was crowned at the age of Action five years, prompting Prime Minis- of culture and arts. She thus proved ed over the last day out of a total of 1,778,076. Gulf War laid the foundation for our re- ter Mazaran and Queen Anne to take to be a persevering and tenacious Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the US (KUNA) lationship, and our countries have grown care of his upbringing. These two queen with a strong personality. action was a “proportionate military response” taken to- ❑ ❑ ❑ ever closer in the years that have fol- provided the young king with good Nonetheless, the French king and gether with diplomatic measures, including consultation lowed.” BAGHDAD: Explosive-laden drones that tar- He affirmed that “today, our education- education and varied knowledge, the English queen are not the only with coalition partners. geted Saudi Arabia’s royal palace in the king- until he took power after reaching ones who have been immortalized “The operation sends an unambiguous message: dom’s capital last month were launched from al, cultural, political, and economic ties the age of maturity. by history for what they provided President Biden will act to protect American and coali- inside Iraq, a senior Iran-backed militia offi cial are stronger than they have ever been.” Once in power, he immediately to their countries. There are many tion personnel,” Kirby said. “At the same time, we have in Baghdad and a US offi cial said. Partnership removed the majority of the officials leaders in the world who have pulled acted in a deliberate manner that aims to deescalate the Speaking to The Associated Press this week, their countries out of corruption, overall situation in eastern Syria and Iraq.” the militia offi cial said three drones were “In the coming year, I look forward to over whom suspicions hovered, and our continued cooperation on the many he ordered their imprisonment. weakness, and crises, and made Kirby said the US airstrikes “destroyed multiple launched from Iraqi-Saudi border areas by a rela- facilities at a border control point used by a number tively unknown Iran-backed faction in Iraq and issues our countries face together and to It is said that he chose the Palace them great powers. commemorating our partnership during In the United States of America of Iranian- backed militant groups,” including Kataib crashed into the royal complex in Riyadh on Jan. of Versailles as their residence un- Hezbollah and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada. The US has 23, exacerbating regional tensions. the Gulf War,” he remarked. til he recovered from them all that with its 46 presidents since its Attacks on the Saudi capital have been spo- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister establishment, history only re- blamed Kataib Hezbollah for numerous attacks tar- they looted.