Saudi Gazette report

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Tuesday called for a comprehensive reform program to tide over the crisis the country is currently and advance sustainable development.

Speaking at the opening session of the newly-formed National Assembly (parliament), the Kuwaiti emir said the success of any reform program requires responsible awareness, effective cooperation between parliament and the government, and a firm application of law and dialogue to avoid divisions.

"Our country's path faces serious problems and major challenges which call for drafting a comprehensive reform program," Sheikh Nawaf said.

“There is no room for wasting more efforts, time and capabilities on fabricated conflicts, disputes and settling accounts which have become a source of frustration and discontent for citizens and an obstacle to any achievement,” he added.

The new parliament is the first under the rule of Sheikh Nawaf, who took the reins in September following the death of his brother, late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.