Kuwait’s newly formed government will take the oath of office during a special session of parliament on Monday, the country’s top lawmaker announced on Wednesday.
Chief lawmaker Ahmad Al-Sadoun said the session has been convened at the “behest” of the new government in line with constitutional procedures, which allow such sessions to be held ahead of schedule if deemed necessary, the Kuwaiti official news agency KUNA reported.
The swearing-in ceremony will see Pime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah also take his oath as Deputy Amir.
It is pertinent to note that earlier on Wednesday, an Amiri decree appointed Sheikh Mohammad as Deputy Amir in the absence of the Amir until a Crown Prince is named.
Constitutional Protocols:
As stipulated in Article 63 of Kuwait’s constitution, the Deputy Amir will take an oath at the special parliamentary session to respect the constitution and laws of Kuwait, as well as pledge loyalty to the Amir.
The oath is outlined in Article 60 and includes commitments to defend liberties, interests and properties of Kuwaiti people, and safeguard the country’s independence and territorial integrity.
If parliament is not in session, the oath must be taken before the Amir, according to constitutional protocols.
Moreover, Sheikh Mohammad’s appointment as Prime Minister came on January 4 after Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assumed power as Amir in December, upon the death of the previous ruler Sheikh Nawaf.
