The State of Kuwait marks tomorrow, Friday, the 61st anniversary of independence, which transformed the sheikhdom of Kuwait into a thriving modern country. On June 19, 1961, Kuwait gained independence, putting an end to the Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement of 1899. This was followed by a decree on May 18, 1961 to conjoin the National Day and the ascension of the Amir celebration into one event commemorated every year on February 25th. Historically, then Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah saw that the Anglo-Kuwait agreement — signed by late Amir Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah and the British — had ran its course in terms of protecting Kuwait from external threats considering recent international development at the time. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem, since ascending to power in 1950, had made calculated steps to ensure the independence of the country and usher a new era of a constitutional state leading to vast development in various domains. The very first celebration of independence was on June 19, 1962, a joyous event attend by all. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem delivered a speech in commemoration of the event, calling on the people of Kuwait to venture forward into a future governed by justice, social equity and welfare for all. As Kuwait continued on the road to further development as well as regional and international valuable contributions, Kuwaiti foreign policy marched on focusing on a balanced and just interaction with the global community to ensure the overall development of mankind. In the present day, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah both took the tremendous task set by their predecessors to make sure that Kuwait and the world would continue to prosper for future generations to come. During the independence celebrations, Kuwaitis will also mark the 31st Liberation Anniversary of the country from the Iraqi invasion with many hoisting flags and the Kuwaiti leadership portraits on their homes and dwellings. The celebrations also coincided with easing restrictions on COVID-19 measures as national pandemic indicators pointed at an improvement in the health situation in Kuwait.
Source: Kuwait News Agency