His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday congratulated the citizens and residents of the country on the 56th anniversary of the national day and the 26th anniversary of the liberation day.

His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for jubilation manifestations made by the nationals and the residents on these two dear national occasions, through their participation in the celebratory festivals held throughout the country. He lauded the civic conducts "that spread pleasure to the hearts of every one thus depicting the Kuwaiti family spirit; that is a spirit of compassion and solidarity," urging every body to feel thankful for the heavenly blessing, the liberation of "our dear homeland, as well as the blessings of security, safety, stability and prosperity..".

His Highness the Amir called for sincere and constructive action to serve the dear homeland, gearing up all potentials for its development, promotion and prosperity, lauding the wide-scale coverage of the festivities by the official and private media, thus promoting the great efforts exerted by the Ministries of Interior, Defense, the National Guards, to secure a comfortable atmosphere for the revelers. He also heaped praise upon the departments that joined efforts in arranging the celebrations.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad recalled on the occasions the martyrs who deemed the homeland with their pure blood praying for heavenly blessing for their souls.

He also thanked leaders of the other GCC states and Arab countries who expressed good wishes during Kuwait's celebrations, expressing good wishes to them and their nations.