KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has warned against attempts to undermine the country’s security and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the different state bodies in the country, the Kuwait News Agency reported on Wednesday.

In a speech on Wednesday, marking the final ten days of Ramadan, the Kuwaiti urged citizens of the Gulf country not to fall prey to social media rumors and to engage in calm dialogue while stressing the importance of national unity and stability.

"Taking care of our youth, and harnessing their vital and sincere energies and opening horizons of future in front of them are topping our priorities in this phase,” the emir stressed.

He also said that national unity is the only source and way adopted by the grandfathers and fathers to maintain this dear homeland, he said, affirming that people will remain untied to safeguard this country and protect its properties.

"In this regard, I have affirmed that cooperation between the state's bodies is the basis of any successful national action and the optimal method for achievement to meet development aspirations desired by the country's people, in line with the democratic path,"

He called for avoiding any tension and division, which lead to a slowing production in the country, urging a calm and purposeful dialogue without accusation to evade attempts of those who want to undermine the national constants.

This is made through the best and modern scientific methods and planting Kuwait's values in the minds of the youth to help them take part in the development and construction process, understand the country's future and real fortune, he elaborated.

Sheikh Nawaf also commended efforts made by the frontline staff in combating the coronavirus since the outbreak of the pandemic.

"We have been facing exceptional conditions for more than a year that required vigilance and caution due to the coronavirus which has been affecting the whole world," the Kuwaiti emir said.

"This required further understanding and patience in dealing with the repercussion of this pandemic," he added, urging all people to abide by health precautions. — SG