KUWAIT — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed Kuwait’s condolences and solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria following a tragic bus accident in Algiers. The vehicle plunged from a bridge into the Oued El Harrach watercourse, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Kuwait expressed its sympathy to the families of the victims and reaffirmed its support for Algeria during this difficult time. In a separate development, Manama hosted a high-level military meeting between Kuwait and Bahrain. Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Vice Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, met with Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defense Force, to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral defense collaboration. Meanwhile, in Cairo, Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa commended Egypt for its unwavering support of the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that Cairo’s firm diplomatic stance played a crucial role in preventing forced displacement of Palestinians from their homeland. In Southeast Asia, a 5.98-magnitude earthquake struck central Sulawesi in Indonesia, injuring at least 29 people, according to the national disaster mitigation agency.
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KUWAIT — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait ‘s solidarity with the People ‘s Democratic Republic of Algeria following the bus accident that killed and injured dozens of people when it fell from a bridge into the Oued (valley) El Harrach watercourse in the Algerian capital. nMANAMA — Vice Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Air Vice Marshal Staff Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met with Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defense Force Lt-Gen. Staff Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi to discuss ways of strengthening defense cooperation. nCAIRO — Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa praised Egypt ‘s “firm” stance in support of the Palestinian people, affirming that this position was decisive in preventing the displacement of Palestinians from their land. nKUALA LUMPUR — At least 29 people were injured when a 5.98 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia ‘s central island of Sulawesi, the national disaster mitigation agency said. (end) mb