Kuwait Times, Sat, Mar 23, 2024 | Ramadan 13, 1445
PM: Protect public funds, uphold law
Kuwait:
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad
Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah met on Wednesday with chiefs of state’s regulatory
authorities and called on them to heed HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s directives of protecting public funds and sovereignty of
law.
During the meeting, HH the Prime Minister hailed the role of such agencies in
combating financial and administrative corruption and underlined necessity of
reviewing legislations organizing workflow to meet demands adequately and
facilitate execution of developmental projects.
In an effort to promote the workflow of regulatory agencies, HH the Prime
Minister asked them to provide periodic reports clarifying obstacles hindering
their performance, as well as present recommendations and suggestions. He also
urged them to involve public opinion, through media outlets or designated
reports, for them to recognize efforts of agencies. The premier tasked the
authorities with amplifying cooperation and coordination by holding regular
meetings to identify recurring issues and discuss mechanisms of addressing such
issues.
Representatives of authorities extended their appreciation to HH the Prime
Minister and for his valuable remarks and affirmed their intent on heeding the
directives. Attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister
for Cabinet Affairs Sharida Al-Maousherji and chiefs of Anti-Corruption
Authority (Nazaha), Bureau for Financial Control, Department for Legal Advice
and Legislation and Civil Service Commission, as well as the deputy chief of the
Government Performance Follow-Up Agency and the Finance Ministry undersecretary.