‘Kuwait needs transparency, dialogue but within law’

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Speaking at a conference about National Dialogue for Political Reforms marking the 46th anniversary of the Constitution, Al-Kharafi said the anniversary was a good start of national dialogue.

The birth of the constitution, he said, reflected the strong will of the Kuwaiti people to build democratic institutions and enforce rule of law.

The conference is organized by Kuwait Transrency Society.

"We should build on our democratic march with wisdom, reason and mature political thinking, and wise democratic practice coupled with a strong will," said Al-kharafi.

Dialogue should not be restricted on special occasions, he noted, but should be a daily practice.

"Challenges ahead are tough and our issues are piling up, our political and economic performance is surrounded by reluctance … and facing this should start with national dialogue and comprehensive reforms … we want the constructive dialogue," said Al-Kharafi.

Dialogue, he went on, was based on "our national unity which is the back bone of this country and the prime defense line … then freedom and political contributions which should be based on respect of others … wise and constructive democratic practice that strengthen social fabric." Dialogue is also based on political and social address "which regrettably marred with depression … but that should not hamper the will of reform and construction …," he added.

Al-Kharafi said relations between the executive and legislative authorities should be based on sound constitutional pillars.

"Without positive and constructive cooperation, the legislative and executive authorities cannot have active political performance," he said.
Al-Kharafi called for activating reforms to improve the political and economic conditions.

He underscored that the judicial authority was the place to seek justice and rule of law. "No one should interfere in its affairs or undermine its verdicts nor those working in it," warned the house speaker.

His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Sabah, addressing the conference, said "our modern development was built on the foundations of this constitution, which resermbles principles of democracy and freedom." Sheikh Nasser paid tribute to the elite Kuwaitis who helped carved this constitution in history of Kuwait.

The prime minister said the late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who ordered the writing of constitution, was far-sighted and his decision to establish a constitution was historic.

"It is our duty to preserve this great achievement (constitution) … which preserves our existence," said Sheikh Nasser.

The prime minister said the difference in points of view reflect the sound practice of democracy. "Constructive dialogue serves interests of citizens and their country … without constructive dialogue and criticism the elements of democracy will be incomplete," he added.

Meanwhile, justice Adel Buresly, representative of the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, said the constitution of Kuwait was an example of the relationship between the ruler and his people.

He said late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah issued decree 19 of year 1959 which organized judiciary.

This decree, added Buresly, strengthened the independent judiciary until the constitution was issued in November 11, 1962. The constitution stipulates the separation of the executive, legislative and judiciary authorities but encourage their cooperation, he said.

National dialogue will boost independence of judiciary, he said.

 

 

 

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