Insisting on abolishing segregation will cost Dashti her seat: MP Abdulsamad
Tuesday,15 February 2011
By : Jameel W. Karaki
KUWAIT: The Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al-Jarallah described the bilateral relationships between Kuwait and the Islamic Republic of Iran as historic, solid and distinctive.
"We are looking forward to developing these relationships and we believe that there are always areas that can be strengthened more." This statement was given to reporters during the National Day celebration organized by the Iranian Embassy of Kuwait at Salwa Al Sabah's Hall on Sunday.
In response to a question about the possibility of applying the imposed sanctions on Iran by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs he said, "These are international resolutions and we can only interact within the framework of these resolutions." He noted that despite these resolutions, a brotherhood relationship between Kuwait and Iran remains.
Regarding some outstanding issues between Kuwait and Iran, such as the continental shift, Al-Jarallah explained that there are some files that need to be addressed and resolved. He indicated that he is confident these issues will be resolved.
"We are not worried about having outstanding issues, as it exists in any international relationship. But what's more important is to have the desire and keenness to resolve them."
Regarding the situation in Egypt, he wished that matters would stabilize, adding that Kuwait respects the choice of the Egyptian people and their will. He went on to say, "We pay respect to the significant role played by Egyptian armed forces during the peaceful transition of power in a civilized way."
When asked about the talks between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait to compensate Egypt for the American military grant he said, "any talks regarding this issue is premature, and we will not hesitate to give Egypt money as it once shed blood for Kuwait."
On his part Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait, Sayed Shihabi said, "We believe that most of the resolutions issued by the UN are oppressive and politicized, therefore we do not care about them."
Shihabi asserted that Iran has solid, deeply rooted and honest relations with neighboring countries, "We all live in the same boat. All the countries in the region are well aware that these resolutions are politically motivated and taken by the media rather than being implemented in the practical field."
MP Adnan Abdulsamad said, "It is not a coincidence, rather it is divine fate that brought success to the Egyptian Revolution which coincides with the Islamic revolution of Iran on Feb. 11." The MP noted that the Islamic revolution has its impacts on the regional and global levels particularly that concerning in the Palestinian issue. Abdulsamad asserted that the Islamic revolution is not represented only in North Africa, but also in Latin America. He explained that the Islamic revolution inspired the people of Tunisia, causing their president to step down the same way the Iranian people revolted against the former Shah.
Regarding the economic development plan, Abdulsamad explained that there is conflict in statements amongst ministries related to the percentage of achievement. "We, in the Budget Committee, stress on the importance of the consistency of the budget with the plan."
Tuesday,15 February 2011
By : Jameel W. Karaki
KUWAIT: The Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al-Jarallah described the bilateral relationships between Kuwait and the Islamic Republic of Iran as historic, solid and distinctive.
"We are looking forward to developing these relationships and we believe that there are always areas that can be strengthened more." This statement was given to reporters during the National Day celebration organized by the Iranian Embassy of Kuwait at Salwa Al Sabah's Hall on Sunday.
In response to a question about the possibility of applying the imposed sanctions on Iran by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs he said, "These are international resolutions and we can only interact within the framework of these resolutions." He noted that despite these resolutions, a brotherhood relationship between Kuwait and Iran remains.
Regarding some outstanding issues between Kuwait and Iran, such as the continental shift, Al-Jarallah explained that there are some files that need to be addressed and resolved. He indicated that he is confident these issues will be resolved.
"We are not worried about having outstanding issues, as it exists in any international relationship. But what's more important is to have the desire and keenness to resolve them."
Regarding the situation in Egypt, he wished that matters would stabilize, adding that Kuwait respects the choice of the Egyptian people and their will. He went on to say, "We pay respect to the significant role played by Egyptian armed forces during the peaceful transition of power in a civilized way."
When asked about the talks between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait to compensate Egypt for the American military grant he said, "any talks regarding this issue is premature, and we will not hesitate to give Egypt money as it once shed blood for Kuwait."
On his part Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait, Sayed Shihabi said, "We believe that most of the resolutions issued by the UN are oppressive and politicized, therefore we do not care about them."
Shihabi asserted that Iran has solid, deeply rooted and honest relations with neighboring countries, "We all live in the same boat. All the countries in the region are well aware that these resolutions are politically motivated and taken by the media rather than being implemented in the practical field."
MP Adnan Abdulsamad said, "It is not a coincidence, rather it is divine fate that brought success to the Egyptian Revolution which coincides with the Islamic revolution of Iran on Feb. 11." The MP noted that the Islamic revolution has its impacts on the regional and global levels particularly that concerning in the Palestinian issue. Abdulsamad asserted that the Islamic revolution is not represented only in North Africa, but also in Latin America. He explained that the Islamic revolution inspired the people of Tunisia, causing their president to step down the same way the Iranian people revolted against the former Shah.
Regarding the economic development plan, Abdulsamad explained that there is conflict in statements amongst ministries related to the percentage of achievement. "We, in the Budget Committee, stress on the importance of the consistency of the budget with the plan."
As to the sit-ins in front of the Civil Service Bureau caused by the demand to increase salaries, he said, "It is a governmental mistake and it might have happened due to pressures by the Parliament or civil society. As a member in the Budget Committee I ask the civil service office to consider the topic of pensions and salaries including cadres pursuant to Law 49\ 82 which compels the government to reconsider salaries every two years depending on the cost of living." The real problem, he added, is injustice towards the salaries and staff. A comprehensive study needs to take into account the specialization, experience, controls and law enforcement.
When asked about constraints facing the development plan, he indicated that the main obstacle is the political instability in Kuwait ignited by the confrontation between the two authorities. He highlighted facts from 2006 to 2011 that witnessed three legislative elections, six governments, all causing development hinder.
On his comment on the proposed Law by MP Dr. Roula Dahsti, that would scrap the segregation law he responded, "I tell her, if you want to fall down in the coming elections insist on this law."
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| Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait, Sayed Shihabi (left) and the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al-Jarallah (right) cutting the ceremonial cake during the National Day celebration organized by the Iranian Embassy on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. (Source:Al Watan) http://alwatandaily.kuwait.tt/resources/pdf/1002/2.pdf |
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