(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, May 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri said on Monday his country's political leadership strongly believes in the significant role of young people as "key partners in national development.
This was reflected by the Kuwaiti government's action program since the youth ministry was set up in 2013 at the behest of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Al-Jabri addressed the 41st version of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, held in Cairo today.
Buoyed by the country's political leadership, the ministry, though still fledgling, has made much headway in the realm of youth activities, he boasted, citing several plans and strategies in this regard.
The State of Kuwait attaches much significance to young people by announcing a high-profile award to 10 distinguished young people every year in the fields of entrepreneurship, education, media, culture, arts and literature, voluntary work, science and technology, sports, health, urban planning and housing, and Islamic sciences, he added.
However, the Kuwaiti minister called for Arab crucial action to boost public awareness of nascent sectors as a way to address swift developments and surrounding challenges.
He underscored the important role of Arab youth in the media field by means of improving their skills and capabilities. (end) msh.rg.mt
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