His Eminence the Sheikh Aql of the Unitarian Druze community, Sheikh Dr. Sami Abi Al-Muna, made a phone call to the Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, congratulating him on the extension of his term as head of the army, wishing him success in his national mission at the helm of the military institution, and sending him a written letter in this regard.
He also made a similar call to the Director General of the Internal Security Forces, Major General Imad Osman, congratulating him on the extension of his term as well and wishing him success.
Qatar
On another note, His Eminence Sheikh Abi Al-Muna sent a telegram of congratulations to the Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Thani Al-Thani, on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, which stated:
His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Thani Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar, with great respect.
Greetings,
We extend to Your Excellency and through you to the dear State of Qatar, to its honored Emir and its friendly people, our sincerest congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, asking God Almighty to protect Qatar with security, stability, progress, and prosperity, and to bless the brotherly Qatari people and preserve the Emir of the country, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the honorable family.
Kuwait
His Eminence the Sheikh Aql had sent a message to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, offering condolences on the passing of the Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, which stated:
His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with great respect.
We extend to Your Highness, the honorable family, and the friendly Kuwaiti people our deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of the Emir of the State, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, whom dear Kuwait has lost as a statesman and leader, and whom the Arab and Islamic world has lost as an advocate for unity, brotherhood, and peace, and whom the Lebanese have lost as a charitable and loving figure.
As we extend to Your Highness, the honorable family, and the friendly Kuwaiti people our sincere condolences, we recall with gratitude the State of Kuwait, its Sheikhs, government, and people, and your constant support for Lebanon in various crises and hardships it has faced during several stages of its modern history. We pray to God Almighty to grant you and the honorable family success for the good of Kuwait and the good of the Arabs and Muslims, and that the path of goodness, openness, and giving that distinguished Kuwait, its Emirs, and its people may continue under your leadership. We ask God Almighty to cover the great departed with His vast mercy and to protect you all with His care and guardianship. Verily we belong to God and to Him we shall return.
