The Philippines joins the international community in mourning the demise of the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
“God willing, His Highness Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, who moved to the vicinity of His Lord,” said Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. in a tweet.
“Our deepest condolence to the Kuwaiti people for their inestimable loss; Filipinos share their deep sadness and sorrow. @DFAPHL.”
Sheikh Sabah has seen the rise and development of Kuwait for more than half a century from the time he was Foreign Minister, then Prime Minister until he became Emir in 2006, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a news statement.
Under the reign of Sheikh Sabah, Kuwait has become a force of moderation not just in the Gulf but in the entire Middle East, the DFA added.
The Philippines is especially saddened with his demise as Kuwait is home to a quarter of a million Filipinos who have benefited as well as contributed to the enhancement of Philippines-Kuwait relations.