Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday issued a decree dissolving the National Assembly, citing respect for the Constitution and the Kuwaiti people’s will.

Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal noted in the proclaimed decree that he took the move to safeguard Kuwait’s higher interests and its independence amid regional and international economic developments and for sake of attaining prosperity and progress for the citizens.

The decision has been taken, he indicated in the decree, because of the need to refer to the nation, the source of powers, so they (the Kuwaiti people) may decide to choose their representatives for administering State affairs and attaining the aspired objectives.

He affirmed dissolution of the National Assembly on the basis of a presentation by the prime minister after the cabinet approval, according to Kuwait news agency (KUNA).

Earlier today the Kuwaiti cabinet approved the parliament dissolution and referred the decree in this respect to the Crown Prince for endorsement

Source: Qatar News Agency